{"product_id":"white-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-white","title":"White Mossy Saxifrage - Saxifraga x arendsii 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Mossy Saxifrage (\u003cem\u003eSaxifraga x arendsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'White') is a small evergreen mat, about 20cm high and 30cm wide, covered in spring with cup-shaped white flowers that have golden centres. It copes better than the other colours with prolonged high temperatures, which makes it a good pick for warmer districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white with golden centres.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup-shaped white blooms open in abundance in spring and light up a shady corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter in the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is more resilient to prolonged high temperatures, including long spells above 30C, than the other colours.\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 neat all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost does not trouble it, so it suits cool districts and alpine style gardens as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWelcomed by bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers are visited by bees in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady borders and white gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart under shrubs and among ferns, where white flowers glow in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and stone edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set between rocks and paving to soften hard edges. Golden centres add a point of warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and roof gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact enough for shallow containers, window boxes and exposed roof gardens. Keep the mix free draining and watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Mossy Saxifrage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, especially in hot, dry locations, though it will grow in full sun in cooler climates with sufficient water. It is extremely cold hardy, but hot, humid tropical climates do not suit it, so it is not a plant for far north Queensland. South east Queensland and southwards are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost suits it. Mulch after planting to hold moisture and keep soil temperature even while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes and in dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in spring keeps 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 after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White 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 border edge, while the 140mm pots give a bigger start. Plant out promptly, mulch and keep the soil moist.\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\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-grow-stunning-white-flowers-in-your-garden\"\u003eWhite flowering plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs white the best colour for a warm garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the mossy saxifrage colours it copes best with prolonged heat, but it still prefers part shade in hot, dry locations and does not suit humid tropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn abundance in spring. For the rest of the year it is a tidy evergreen mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 25cm apart for a continuous mat of foliage and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789635354943,"sku":"SAX-ARE-WHITE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789635387711,"sku":"SAX-ARE-WHITE-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-white.jpg?v=1792192155","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-mossy-saxifrage-saxifraga-x-arendsii-white","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}