Saxifraga rosacea (Crimson ross )

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil, preferably in light shade. Prefers cool, moist summers. A light top-dressing of sand after flowering will help keep clumps tight and avoid root-rot.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, City, Low Maintenance, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact

Native to

Western Europe, Republic of Ireland, Iceland

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic