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.
| 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 | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Strawberry Begonia, Saxifrage, Mother of Thousands |
| 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" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| 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 | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Strawberry Begonia, Saxifrage, Mother of Thousands |
| 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" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Saxifraga stolonifera ‘Maroon Beauty’ (Strawberry Begonia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Saxifraga stolonifera ‘Maroon Beauty’ (Strawberry Begonia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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