Saxifraga Lincoln Foster

Description

Encrusted saxifraga with long stems of red flowers.#

Deep red flowers held high above silver foliage makes this Saxifraga stand out over others. It is a sturdy plant with small crowns of deep green. Ideal for the alpine rock garden or container.

Flowering: Spring

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 25cm

Spread: 20cm

Common Name: encrusted saxifraga / silver saxifraga

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Saxifragaceae

Foliage:  linear / rosette

Basic Colour: ( red )

Flower Colour: red / yellow

Natural Flowering: May – June

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 30cm

Soil Requirements:  well-drained / average / dry / moist

Soil ph:  slightly acid /  alkaline / neutral

Location:  border / rock garden / container / cottage garden

Usage:  ornamental

Pruning: cut back after flowering

Tolerates: drought tolerant / rabbit resistance / deer resistance

Origin: Cultivar