Description
Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Highlander White and Red’ is a hybrid saxifrage plant that produces low mounds of foliage with a mix of white and red flowers. The evergreen rosettes have small, lobed leaves that form a dense groundcover. The plant blooms in late spring and early summer, sending up fine, upright stems with clusters of delicate flowers. This hardy plant is easy to grow and can be used as groundcover, edging, or in rock gardens. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Saxifrage ‘Highlander White and Red’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Highlander White and Red’ can grow to a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:Saxifraga x arendsii is commonly grown in rock gardens, alpine troughs, and as a ground cover?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Highlander White and Red’ prefers soil with good drainage and does not tolerate standing water. This plant is not tolerant of acidic soil, it requires either a neutral or alkaline soil to grow.
Best Position
Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Highlander White and Red’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Highlander White and Red’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Highlander White and Red’ can have problems with aphids and slugs, and it tends not to have problems with diseases.
