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Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Rosea'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 10"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Rosea' plant details

Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Rosea' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Rosea'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Rosea'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plant lust gripped me like Dengue Fever when I first saw this at Jerry Flintoff's. My eyes went from blue innocence to green envy in a flash as I instantly calculated the division probability X the seed likelihood. Fortunately the math was moot as Jerry handed me a small pot. Praise Jerry!

Gardening facts about Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Rosea' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Rosea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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