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Saxifraga x arendsii Marto™ Hot Rose

Scientific Name : Saxifraga x arendsii
Common Name : Rockfoil
Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°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
General Information : With its long bloom window, look for masses of flowers from March to June. Its higher cold tolerance means more forgiveness in early frosts. 
Idea & Tips : Plant in a sunny or partly sunny area. Keep watered weekly.
Grower Information
  • Features a long bloom window.
  • Displays masses of flowers from March to June.
  • Higher cold tolerance means more forgiveness in early frosts.
  • Vernalize for best and earliest flowering.

Boasts plenty of pink flowers with yellow eyes.
 
'FLORSAXHRO'
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Florensis, B.V.
MARTO is a U.S. Trademark of Florensis B.V.
  • Propagation Guide
    • 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 4gal/100ft2). Apply Pageant Intrinsic spray D1@8oz/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.
    • Vernalization:
      Yes
      Plant Growth Regulators:
      No PGR required

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