Description
Saxifraga ‘Marto Rose’ is a cultivar of the genus Saxifraga, commonly known as rockfoil or saxifrage. It is a compact, evergreen, perennial plant that forms a low rosette of green foliage, with small, pink or rose-colored flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a scalloped edge. It prefers moist, well-drained, and humus-rich soil, and it prefers a shaded or partially shaded area. They can be planted in rock gardens, alpine gardens, or used as ground cover. They can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps in spring. It’s easy to grow and requires minimal care. It is not fully hardy, so to guarantee its return next year it would need some protection.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Saxifrage ‘Marto Rose’
- Hardiness:Half hardy and would benefit from protection through Winter.
- How big will I get? Saxifraga ‘Marto Rose’ can grow to a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:Saxifraga is a Latin word that means “rock breaker” referring to the ability of some species to grow in rocky and creviced soils?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Saxifraga ‘Marto Rose’ 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 ‘Marto Rose’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Saxifraga ‘Marto Rose’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Saxifraga ‘Marto Rose’ can have problems with aphids, slugs and vine weevils, and it tends not to have problems with diseases.
