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Saxifraga 'Scenic Red' Saxifrage

Saxifraga 'Scenic Red' Saxifrage

Saxifraga 'Scenic Red'

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SKU: TL-SAXISR
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...
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Zone
USDA Zone:4 to 9
Watering
Watering Needs:Keep soil evenly moist
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Partial sun to full sun
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Saxifraga 'Scenic Red' Saxifrage

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.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 6 in. - 12 in. , Width - 6 in. - 12 in.
Flowering

Flowering Season:

Spring
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Border, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden
Features

Special Features:

Compact Form, Easy Care
SIZE Quart
Foliage Color Green
Growth Habit Compact
Flower Color Red
Watering

Watering Needs:

Keep soil evenly moist
How to Keep 'Scenic Red' Thriving 
  1. 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.
  2. Soil: Give it gritty, well-draining soil—this plant doesn’t do swampy. Add some sand or gravel if your garden leans heavy.
  3. Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist, but don’t drown it. Think: hydrated, not soggy—it’s an alpine, not a water lily.
  4. Feeding: A little snack of balanced fertilizer in early spring keeps it pumped up and blooming like a champ.
  5. Pruning: Deadhead those blooms for an encore and give the foliage a post-bloom trim to keep things fresh and tidy.
  6. Hardiness: It’s a cold-weather warrior. If things get Arctic, throw a light mulch over it for backup.