{"product_id":"deep-rose-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-deep-rose","title":"Deep Rose Mossy Saxifrage - Saxifraga x arendsii 'Deep Rose'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep Rose Mossy Saxifrage (\u003cem\u003eSaxifraga x arendsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Deep Rose') is a small evergreen mat, about 20cm high and 30cm wide, that covers itself in vibrant purple pink cup-shaped flowers each spring. It is a low groundcover for shady borders, rockeries, pots and window boxes, and it is extremely cold hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewel bright flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup-shaped blooms in a vivid purple pink open in abundance in spring and glow against the small green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn evergreen mat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small evergreen leaves form a mounded mat that keeps the spot green long after the flowers fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shade performer.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in shade, especially in hot, dry spots where other flowering plants give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost is no problem, which makes it a reliable choice in cooler districts and alpine style gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits between pavers, in a rockery, in a window box or tucked among shrubs in a shady border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart along the front of a border so the mats join into a continuous band. It brightens the ground beneath shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and alpine gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it between stones where the mat can spill over the edges. Its low, mounded habit suits gravel beds and dry stone walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, window boxes and roof gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact enough for shallow containers. Keep the mix free draining and the plant watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Deep Rose Mossy Saxifrage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade suits it, especially in hot, dry locations. In cooler climates it will grow in full sun if it gets enough water. It is extremely cold hardy but dislikes hot, humid tropical climates, so it is not a plant for far north Queensland, though it does fine in south east Queensland and southwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it free draining soil enriched with compost, and mulch after planting to hold moisture and keep the root zone at an even temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist while the young plant establishes, and water in dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in spring helps keep the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No routine pruning is needed. Remove spent flower heads and any dead patches to keep the mat neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Deep Rose Mossy Saxifrage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so plant it out soon after delivery in a sheltered spot, mulch around it and keep it moist while the mat begins to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eBrowse rockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers appear in abundance in spring. For the rest of the year it is a neat green mat of small evergreen leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler climates, yes, with sufficient water. In hot, dry districts it does better in shade or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It does not like hot, humid tropical climates, so it is not suited to far north Queensland, but it is fine in south east Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789634994495,"sku":"SAX-ARE-DEEPRO-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/deep-rose-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-deep-rose.jpg?v=1792192117","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/deep-rose-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-deep-rose","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}