Saxifraga stolonifera 'Maroon Beauty' (Strawberry Begonia)
Maroon Beauty Strawberry Begonia, Saxifraga 'Maroon Beauty', Creeping Saxifrage 'Maroon Beauty', Strawberry Saxifrage 'Maroon Beauty', Mother of Thousands 'Maroon Beauty', Wandering Jew 'Maroon Beauty'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Maroon Beauty' (Strawberry Begonia) is a mat-forming evergreen perennial producing a dense cushion of scalloped velvety leaves adorned with pretty silver markings and reddish undersides. In mid to late spring, a profusion of white-flushed pink flowers rise on 18 in. (45 cm) delicate stems above the foliage and create a ravishing display. Strawberry Begonia can colonize an area with long, slender red stolons, similar to strawberries. It is useful as a shade-tolerant ground cover, quickly making large colonies after a few years. Perfect for the woodland garden, it is also a lovely addition to the rock garden or to hanging baskets on the patio and deck.
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
- Best in part shade to full shade in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Root rot may occur in poorly drained soils. Can be grown indoors and should be sited in bright indirect light.
- Great choice for beds and borders, rock gardens, or containers.
- Virtually disease free. Keep an eye out for slugs, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite.
- Easily propagated by rooting plantlets in soil.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
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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 | 6
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Hanging Baskets, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |