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Saxifraga fortunei 'Pink Pixie'

Also Known As

  • Pink Pixie Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Saxifraga fortunei 'Pink Pixie' plant details

Saxifraga fortunei 'Pink Pixie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with burgundy foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga fortunei 'Pink Pixie'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter
Uses: container plant, edging plant, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga fortunei 'Pink Pixie'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Showy and cute small scale ground cover composed of low rosettes of bronzed black green glossy leaves with wine red backs, topped by generous sprays of pink, long petaled fluffy flowers on short stems late fall to early winter. Full to part shade, rich well drained soil, regular water – at home in woodland, shaded rock garden or in show off pots or troughs!

Gardening facts about Saxifraga fortunei 'Pink Pixie' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga fortunei 'Pink Pixie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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