GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Saxifraga x arendsii
CommonName: Rockfoil
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Frost Tolerant
Water: Light
Spacing: 7 - 9" (18 - 23cm)
Height: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Width: 5 - 7" (13 - 18cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: pH 5.5-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: Low rate powder dip or 250 ppm KIBA sprench after stick. (Volume is important! Minimum 4 gal./100 ft2). Apply Pageant Intrinsic spray D1 at 8 oz./100.
Mist: Low mist program for 7 to 10 days after rehydrating for 2 days under medium mist. Reduce mist as these begin to callus.
Fertilization: Fairly light feeders. Cal/Mag, 100 ppm regularly. Do not want to get too much soft growth that can lead to stretch and ultimately poor flowering.
FINISHING
Vernalization: Yes
Plant Growth Regulators: No PGR required
CROP SCHEDULING
Bloom Months: March to June