Description
Tall erect stems bearing deep red flowers.
This variety pairs well with Saxifraga ‘Monarch’ which side by side give a great contrast of pure white and deep red flowers. With sturdy stems reaching up to 50cm this is a great border variety that also works well in containers.
Flowering: Spring-Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 40-50cm
Spread: 25cm
Further information:
Occasionally dead head old flowers otherwise this plant is self sufficient
Common Name: Blood pink
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Foliage: linear / lanceolate
Basic Colour: ( red )
Flower Colour: red
Natural Flowering: May – July
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 50cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: alkaline / neutral
Location: container / border / cottage garden / rock garden / Mediterranean
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies
Pruning: cut back after flowering
Tolerates: drought tolerant
Origin: Balkans
Sandra (verified owner) –
Looks really healthy, not flowered yet due to time of year which is why I didn’t give it a 5
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Healthy looking for Februsry and good rootball