{"product_id":"red-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-red","title":"Red Mossy Saxifrage - Saxifraga x arendsii 'Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Mossy Saxifrage (\u003cem\u003eSaxifraga x arendsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red') is a small evergreen mat, about 20cm high and 30cm wide, whose cup-shaped flowers open in the deepest red and fade gently to deep pink in spring. It brings bold colour to shady borders, rockeries and containers, 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\u003eA bold red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open in the deepest red and fade gently to deep pink, a strong colour for a plant this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy evergreen mat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small evergreen leaves form a low, mounded carpet that stays attractive when the plant is out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs well in shade, especially in hot, dry locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely cold hardy, it shrugs off frost in alpine style gardens and cool districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is compact enough for window boxes, shallow troughs, rockeries and roof gardens.\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 under shrubs or along a path edge. Red flowers show up well in dim light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and stone walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set between rocks, where the low mat will soften the edges and the red flowers stand out against grey stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grouping of three in a trough gives a dramatic spring display. Use a free draining mix and keep it watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Mossy Saxifrage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or part shade, especially in hot, dry positions. In cooler climates it will grow in full sun with sufficient water. It is extremely cold hardy, but hot, humid tropical climates do not suit it, so skip it for far north Queensland. South east Queensland and cooler districts are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil with compost suits it. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature as the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established and in dry weather. A spring dose of slow release fertiliser will keep it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No routine pruning is needed. Remove spent blooms and tidy any dead leaves after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Mossy Saxifrage as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a rockery or a long edge, while the 140mm pots give a bigger start. Plant out promptly, mulch and keep the soil moist while the mat forms.\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\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eMore frost hardy 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\u003eWill the flowers stay red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey open in deep red and fade gently to deep pink as they age, so a plant carries both tones through the spring display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler climates, yes, with sufficient water. In hot, dry districts, shade or part shade is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fine in south east Queensland and further south, but it does not like hot, humid tropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789635256639,"sku":"SAX-ARE-RED-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789635289407,"sku":"SAX-ARE-RED-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-red.jpg?v=1792192145","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}