Saxifraga spp. Pink

Common Name: Pink Saxifrage

Description:
Pink Saxifrage is a charming, low-growing perennial known for its delicate pink flowers that bloom in clusters from spring through early summer. This hardy plant forms a dense, moss-like mat of evergreen foliage, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, alpine beds, borders, and container planting. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers well-drained soil and part shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler conditions. Its compact and spreading habit makes it an ideal ground cover, filling gaps in rockeries or between stepping stones. Regular deadheading will encourage prolonged flowering, ensuring a vibrant display throughout the growing season.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 5–15 cm
• Width: 15–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun (in cooler climates)
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Early Summer

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant (once established)
• Low Maintenance
• Evergreen Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Aubrieta (Rock Cress)
• Sedum (Stonecrop)
• Dianthus (Pinks)
• Thymus (Creeping Thyme)
• Armeria (Sea Thrift)