Saxifraga ‘Early Picotee’
Saxifraga ‘Early Picotee’ is a compact perennial admired for its delicate white flowers edged with soft pink, blooming early in the season. It’s an effortless way to add refined colour to small spaces, rockeries, and pots.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Saxifraga ‘Early Picotee’
✔ Early flowering - Brings fresh colour to the garden when little else is in bloom.
✔ Picotee-edged flowers - White petals with pink margins create a soft, elegant look.
✔ Compact growth habit - Ideal for small gardens, edging, and alpine settings.
✔ Evergreen foliage - Neat rosettes stay attractive year-round.
✔ Low-maintenance perennial - Easy to grow and reliable season after season.
🏡 How to Use Saxifraga ‘Early Picotee’ in Your Garden
✅ Rock gardens and alpine beds - Perfect for crevices, gravel, and raised areas.
✅ Garden edging - Forms a tidy, flowering border along paths and beds.
✅ Pots and containers - Ideal for bowls, troughs, and small feature pots.
✅ Mass planting - Creates a charming carpet of early-season colour.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 20 to 25cm apart for even coverage. Planting slightly closer gives a fuller display sooner, so consider adding extra plants for maximum impact.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn or spring.
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Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
❔ FAQs About Saxifraga ‘Early Picotee’
When does Saxifraga ‘Early Picotee’ flower?
It flowers from late winter into early spring, providing early seasonal colour.
Does it grow well in full sun?
It prefers full sun to part shade, especially in cooler climates.
How big does it grow?
It typically grows around 15 to 25cm tall and wide.
Is it suitable for pots?
Yes, it performs beautifully in small pots and shallow containers.
Is it easy to care for?
Yes, it is very low-maintenance and ideal for beginner gardeners.
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