Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Alpino Early Pink Heart Saxifrage

Alpino Early Pink Heart Saxifrage 

Botanical name: saxifraga x arendsii ‘early pink heart’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-12 inches in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: pink

Bloom time: winter, spring 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: groundcover, pollinator garden, container plant, hanging basket 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, shade tolerant, long-lasting blooms

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: aster, sedum, ferns, heuchera 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no