An evergreen perennial with pretty pink flowers which grows in mat form, throwing out blooms in spring which can last through to summer. Hardy throughout most of the UK down to -15°C.
Growing well in containers, or in stony soil, this Saxifrage will thrive as long as it has a bit of sun and plenty of drainage for its soil. It will give you mats of foliage in a deep forest green year-round, and in spring through to early summer will add an extra splash of colour by sprouting little flamingo-pink flowers above the foliage. Choose this plant to add a splash of colour to an exposed or stony position and it will reward your care with a gorgeous array of its small, bright flowers!
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Evergreen Perennial
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Flower - mat forming
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Flowers Spring to early Summer, foliage year-round.
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Scientific Name
Saxifraga x arendsii 'Touran Pink' (Rock-breaking plant hybridised with Arends' plant, cultivar: Touran pink)
The hybrid formula for this plant is S. hypnoides × S. moschata × S. rosacea
Common Name
Rockfoils, Pink Rockfoils, Pink Saxifrage, Mossy Rockfoil, Creeping Saxifrage
Origin
Saxifraga are found in rocky and mountainous areas across the globe. This one's parent plants are native to:
S. hypnoides: UK, Ireland, Iceland, France, Belgium, Norway
S. moschata: France, Spain, Italy, Central Europe, Balkans, Turkey, Caucasus
S. rosacea: Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Iceland; extinct in Great Britain
Pruning Tips
Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Trim back after flowering to keep it tidy, but don't prune in Spring or Autumn
Wildlife Value
Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Positioning
Likes partial shade, and can grow in exposed positions as long as it's not got too much hot sun. If growing in a container, make sure it's in a sunny position.
Water
Water in dry weather; droughttolerant once established.
Soil
Likes its soil to be consistently moist but also well-draining. Add grit if you have a clay soil.
Food
Your plant shouldn't need any extra fertilizer. Remember to repot as it grows if you're growing in a container; add compost every few years when planting out. This should provide enough nutrients for your plant!
Pet-safe
Yes - no toxicity reported, though it's best for the plant and your pets if they don't nibble too much!
Sprouts Top Tips
This plant likes moist but also well-draining soil; add grit into your soil if it's dense and holds water. Adding fresh compost every couple of years will also help to keep the soil full of plenty of nutrients for this plant.
