Saxifraga stolonifera 'Rubra'

Also Known As

Rubra Strawberry Geranium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 16"
W: 12"

planting zones

6a-9b

More Options

Saxifraga stolonifera 'Rubra' plant details

Saxifraga stolonifera 'Rubra' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga stolonifera 'Rubra'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Rubra'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These are mixed seedling plants. Flowers can be purple, pink, white, and some yellow. We don't color sort so we just pick the best plants and if you order several you will get a range of colors when in bloom.

By: Gossler Farms

This prostrate spreader (to 1' tall by 3-6' wide in 10 years) LOOKS BLUE even if it doesn't "feel blue" ; it's a "good looker", at that! S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Maroon new growth changes to pink-red over green, Red fall color USDA zones 6-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A more colorful form of the “Strawberry Begonia”. Forms a dense low mat of rounded dark reddish-green leaves with veining. Pale pink flowers float “like little moths” 2' above the leaves. Sends out many runners with small plants at their ends. Can also be a houseplant or used in hanging baskets.