Saxifraga spp. Rose

Common Name: Rose Saxifrage

Description:
Rose Saxifrage is a delightful, low-growing perennial known for its soft rose-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 a perfect 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 allows it to work well as a ground cover, filling gaps in rockeries or between stepping stones. Regular deadheading encourages 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:

• Rose-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)