Saxifraga 'Highlander Red Shades' (Saxifrage)
Saxifrage 'Highlander Red Shades', Saxifraga x arendsii 'Highlander Red Shades'
Free-flowering, Saxifraga 'Highlander Red Shades' (Saxifrage) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial producing a dense cushion of tiny, emerald green, lobed leaves. In early to late spring, a profusion of small deep rose to red flowers, adorned with greenish-yellow centers, rise on fine, upright stems above the foliage and create a ravishing display. Compact, this lovely saxifrage is perfect for the front of borders or rock gardens.
- Grows up to 4-8 in. tall (10-20 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
- Best in full sun or part shade in moist, humus-rich, gritty, well-drained soils. Intolerant of drought, heat and humidity.
- Great choice for rock gardens, edging, ground cover or containers.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 4" – 8" (10cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" – 12" (22cm – 30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 4" – 8" (10cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" – 12" (22cm – 30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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