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Marto Red Picotee Rockfoil Saxifraga

Marto Red Picotee Rockfoil Saxifraga

Saxifraga x arendsii Marto™ Red Picotee

Pot Size - 9cm

FEATURES

Saxifraga × arendsii Marto™ Red Picotee is a charming alpine perennial that forms a lush, mossy cushion of evergreen foliage, topped in early spring with dainty red-pink flowers edged in white. Its compact habit and cool-season blooming make it perfect for rock gardens, troughs, and edging shaded borders with early color and texture.

Early Spring Bloomer
Red Blooms with White Edging
Mossy, Evergreen Foliage

Attracts:
Bees
Early Pollinators

Resists:
Deer
Rabbits

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: Perennial (Alpine / Rock Garden)
Height Category: Low
Garden Height: 4 - 6 Inches (10cm - 15cm)
Spacing: 8 - 10 Inches (20cm - 25cm)
Spread: 8 - 10 Inches (20cm - 25cm)
Flower Colors: Red
Flower Shade: Deep Pink to Red with White Picotee Edges
Foliage Colors: Green
Foliage Shade: Bright to Medium Green, Mossy Texture
Habit: Mounded, Cushion Forming
Container Role: Filler / Edger

 

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Sun Requirements ▾

Prefers Part Shade (4–6 hours); protect from hot afternoon sun. Will tolerate Full Shade (up to 4 hours) in bright locations.

Watering Instructions ▾

Average to Moist

Care Tips ▾

Maintenance Category: Easy Bloom Time: Early to Mid Spring Hardiness Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a Soil Fertility Requirement: Average to Fertile Soil Moist, Well-Drained Soil Soil PH Category: Neutral Soil Slightly Acidic Soil Maintenance Notes: Thrives in cool, moist, well-drained conditions. Avoid hot, dry sites and ensure adequate air circulation to prevent rot. Excellent in rock gardens, crevices, and shaded containers. Shear back after flowering to maintain a tidy cushion. Mulch lightly in winter in colder regions to protect from freeze-thaw cycles.
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