Saxifraga x arendsii Marto™ Hot Rose

Masses of long-lasting flowers from March through June.
Higher cold tolerance means more forgiveness in early frosts.

Boasts plenty of pink flowers with yellow eyes.

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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.