Saxifraga Marto Ross
Botanical name
Saxifraga ‘Marto Rose’ (x arendsii)
Other names
Saxifrage ‘Marto Rose’, Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Marto Rose’
Genus
Saxifraga
Variety or Cultivar
‘Marto Rose’ _ ‘Marto Rose’ is a compact, mat- or mound-forming, evergreen perennial with lobed or lance-shaped, bright green leaves and short, slender, upright stems bearing star-shaped, red flowers in spring and early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact, Mat Forming
Flower
Rose-pink in Spring; Rose-pink in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Vine weevil , Glasshouse red spider mite , Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowers to remove spent flower stalks. Do not cut in autumn or spring. Summer dormant.
Propagation methods
Division
Saxifraga ‘Marto Rose’ (x arendsii) (Saxifrage ‘Marto Rose’) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, consistently moist but very well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in partial shade. Prefers cool, moist summers. A light top-dressing of sand after flowering will help keep clumps tight and avoid root-rot.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Exposed
