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crimson moss

Saxifraga rosacea (15)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Saxifraga
Family: Saxifragaceae
Common Names: crimson moss, Kerry saxifrage

About this plant

An evergreen, spreading perennial forming rosettes of small, lobed leaves that sometimes turn red in colder weather. Upright flower stems to 25cm tall bear clusters of 4-5 white flowers in spring

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but very well-drained, alkaline or neutral soil in light shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by detaching individual rosettes and rooting as cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, vine weevil, and glasshouse red spider mites

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years