Saxifraga mosch. 'Rose Pixie' - P11

Description
The Saxifrage (Saxifraga moschata) is a cushion-forming, winter-green perennial that produces pale yellow flowers in June. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Saxifrage is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Saxifraga muscoides.

Bulletpoints
* wintergreen

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Saxifrages are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Saxifrage has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Saxifraga moschata forms light yellow flowers from June.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, border, ground cover, roof garden, alpine garden