Saxifraga ‘Scenic Red’ Saxifrage
Saxifraga 'Scenic Red'
SKU: TL-SAXISR
USDA Zone:
4 to 9
Watering Needs:
Keep soil evenly moist
Sun Needs:
Partial sun to full sun
Saxifraga ‘Scenic Red’ sets the garden ablaze with vivid red, star-shaped flowers, creating a dazzling spring display atop lush, compact evergreen foliage. This low-growing, alpine perennial forms a dense, cushion-like mat, making it ideal for rock gardens, edging, and containers. Cold-hardy, pollinator-friendly, and deer-resistant, ‘Scenic Red’ thrives in cool, moist conditions, delivering an effortless pop of color in early to mid-spring.
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Size : Quart$15.99
Average Landscape Size:
Height - 6 in. - 12 in. , Width - 6 in. - 12 in.
Flowering Season:
Spring
Landscape Use:
Border, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden
Special Features:
Compact Form, Easy Care
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Size | Quart |
Watering Needs:
Keep soil evenly moist
How to Keep ‘Scenic Red’ Thriving
- Light: Loves the limelight but knows when to chill. Partial sun to full shade is its sweet spot, making it perfect for tricky corners or rock garden showdowns.
- Soil: Give it gritty, well-draining soil—this plant doesn’t do swampy. Add some sand or gravel if your garden leans heavy.
- Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist, but don’t drown it. Think: hydrated, not soggy—it’s an alpine, not a water lily.
- Feeding: A little snack of balanced fertilizer in early spring keeps it pumped up and blooming like a champ.
- Pruning: Deadhead those blooms for an encore and give the foliage a post-bloom trim to keep things fresh and tidy.
- Hardiness: It’s a cold-weather warrior. If things get Arctic, throw a light mulch over it for backup.
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