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Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette'

Also Known As

  • Tunica saxifraga 'Rosette'
  • Pink Tunic Flower

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette' plant details

Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 0 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

[Syn.: Tunica saxifraga] Native to Switzerland, growing there in cracks of castle walls. Covered with fully double pink flowers all summer, above wiry stems and leaves. Very drought tolerant.

Gardening facts about Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette' plant

How to Grow Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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