Saxifraga 'Alpino Pink Picotee' (Common Names: Saxifrage, Rockfoil)
Detailed Description:
Saxifraga 'Alpino Pink Picotee' is a charming, compact perennial that brings a delightful touch of color to the garden with its soft pink flowers edged in a delicate white picotee. This low-growing alpine plant forms a neat, cushion-like mat of vibrant green rosettes, creating a stunning contrast with its dainty, bicolor blooms. At full growth, 'Alpino Pink Picotee' creates a carpet of pastel beauty, making it perfect for rock gardens, alpine beds, or the front of borders. Known for its ability to thrive in rocky, well-drained areas, this variety adds a soft yet vibrant touch to any garden space.
Flowering Period:
'Alpino Pink Picotee' blooms from early spring through early summer (April to June), with its charming pink and white-edged flowers providing a long-lasting and eye-catching display.
Plant Height:
At full maturity, this plant reaches a height of 10-15 cm, making it ideal for use as ground cover in rockeries, alpine gardens, or along the edges of borders.
Planting Location:
Saxifraga 'Alpino Pink Picotee' thrives in partial shade to full sun and prefers well-drained, gritty soil. It is perfectly suited for rockeries, alpine beds, and borders, as well as for planting in crevices, between stepping stones, or along pathways. Its compact, mat-forming habit also makes it a great choice for containers or troughs, where its bicolored blooms can be appreciated up close.
Best Uses:
This versatile plant is perfect for adding color and texture to rock gardens, alpine beds, or as a low-growing ground cover in borders. Its soft pink blooms edged in white add a delicate yet distinctive touch, and its low, spreading habit makes it ideal for filling gaps between rocks or stones. 'Alpino Pink Picotee' also works beautifully in containers, where its charming flowers can cascade over the edges, adding a touch of elegance to patios or balconies.
Care Tips:
Saxifraga 'Alpino Pink Picotee' is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in well-drained, gritty soil. Water moderately, avoiding waterlogged conditions, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming, and trim back after flowering to maintain its neat, compact shape. This hardy plant is tolerant of frost and is well-suited for cooler climates.
Interesting Facts:
Did you know? The name Saxifraga translates from Latin as "rock breaker," highlighting the plant's ability to grow in rocky, difficult conditions. 'Alpino Pink Picotee' is particularly prized for its dainty pink blooms with white edges, bringing a touch of alpine charm and elegance to any garden setting.