Saxifraga rosacea

Saxifraga rosacea

Native to:
Belgium | Czechia-Slovakia | Føroyar | France | Germany | Great Britain | Iceland | Ireland | Poland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saxifragaceae
Genus:
Saxifraga
Species:
Saxifraga rosacea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; surface sow on moist, well-drained medium and keep at 15-20°C after stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. * keep all seed pots x 2 years

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society