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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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