Saxifrage Mossy Red Seeds

A charming perennial groundcover producing masses of small, star shaped blooms in vivid red shades.

 

Mossy Saxifrage forms dense, cushion like mounds of evergreen foliage, creating a carpet of colour in spring and early summer.

 

Perfect for rockeries, walls, borders, and containers, this variety thrives in cool, moist conditions and adds striking brightness to shaded or partially sunny spots.

 

Hardy and low maintenance, it is ideal for gardeners seeking reliable early-season colour with long lasting foliage interest.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sow

February to April indoors or direct sow outdoors in spring

Germination

14 to 30 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position

Moist, well-drained soil in partial shade or cool sun. Excellent for rockeries, walls, borders, and containers

Height/Spread

10 to 15 cm tall × 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering

April to June

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from February to April. Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost and press lightly, as they need light to germinate. Keep at 15 to 20°C until seedlings appear. Transplant when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out in spring. Direct sowing outdoors in cool, moist soil is also successful.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells, especially in summer. Trim back after flowering to maintain compact growth. Mossy Saxifrage is hardy and evergreen, providing year round foliage interest and reliable spring colour.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Vivid red star shaped blooms

Dense, moss like evergreen foliage

Hardy perennial for rockeries, walls, and borders

Attracts bees and early pollinators

Low maintenance and long lasting groundcover