{"product_id":"magic-salmon-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-magic-salmon","title":"Magic Salmon Mossy Saxifrage - Saxifraga x arendsii 'Magic Salmon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagic Salmon Mossy Saxifrage (\u003cem\u003eSaxifraga x arendsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magic Salmon') is a petite evergreen mat, about 20cm high and 30cm wide, with cup-shaped flowers in pale pink to orange pink. Each bloom opens palest pink and deepens to a warm musk pink as it ages, so a flowering plant carries several tones together. It suits pots, rockeries and shady borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shifting palette.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers change from palest pink to warm musk pink as they open and age, which keeps the display interesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft salmon tones.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pastel pink to orange pink shades blend easily with grey foliage and white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen mat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small evergreen leaves form a mounded mat that stays tidy once the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is extremely cold hardy, so frost is no concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiny and versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits between pavers, in a rockery, in a window box or 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\u003eBetween pavers and in rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart along paths and stone edges so the mats link up and soften hard lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindow boxes and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and mounded, it suits shallow containers. Pair it with white or blue flowered neighbours for a soft spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it among shrubs, where a patch of pastel colour brightens the ground in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magic Salmon Mossy Saxifrage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in part shade, especially in hot, dry locations, and in full sun in cooler climates with sufficient water. It is extremely cold hardy. Hot, humid tropical climates do not suit it, so it is not for far north Queensland, but south east Queensland and everywhere south are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil and mulch afterwards. Mulch holds moisture and moderates soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil lightly moist while it establishes and during dry spells. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring to keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs no routine pruning. Remove spent flowers and the odd dead patch to keep the mat neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Magic Salmon Mossy Saxifrage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and needs a few weeks to settle, so plant it out promptly, water it in and keep it mulched.\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\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers to plant between pavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the flowers change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flower opens palest pink and warms to a musk pink as it ages, so one plant shows several shades together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart shade suits it best, especially where summers are hot and dry. In cooler climates it will grow in full sun with enough water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread between pavers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is a good plant for the gaps between pavers, forming a mat about 30cm across. Keep it watered while it establishes and avoid heavy foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789635158335,"sku":"SAX-ARE-MAGICS-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/magic-salmon-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-magic-salmon.jpg?v=1792192135","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/magic-salmon-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-magic-salmon","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}