Saxifraga X Arendsii - Purple Robe forms a low cushion of green leaves that have short stems of up facing red flowers. The compact plant packs a punch when it comes to blooming power! If you want a dependable bloomer that is quite attractive, then this is for you. It blooms in the Spring, grows best in part shade with moist, well-draining soil, and will grow between 8 – 10 inches tall. It’s important to note that this plant requires a moist, cool location. It dislikes drought, hot, humid Summer weather. These flowers will attract pollinators to your garden such as Butterflies and Bees while being resistant to Deer and Rabbits. They do great in containers, can be used as a groundcover, for edging, and in rock gardens.
40+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 4 – 9
Part Shade
Height: 8 inches – 10 inches
Width: 10 inches – 12 inches
Attracts Butterflies and Bees
Great for Containers, Groundcover, Edging, Rock Gardens
Deer and Rabbit resistant
Found this info for sowing and germination on seedaholic, here is their advice for this seed.
Sowing: Sow indoors all year, or outdoors in spring or autumn
Fill small pots or trays with a light and well-aerated good quality seed compost. Tap the container to settle and lightly firm the mixture down. Stand the pots in water, moisten thoroughly and drain. Seeds should be scattered very lightly over the surface. Do not cover the seeds as they need light to germinate.
If possible, place in a propagator otherwise, secure a polythene bag around the pot or cover the container with glass or and place in a warm shaded place. Many people make use of the airing cupboard, or near the kitchen boiler. Care should be taken to prevent the pots drying out from below. Some people stand the containers on a tray of damp sand, so that they do not dry out.
The majority of seeds germinate at temperatures of 15 to 20°C (59 to 68°F). Most seedlings appear in 21 to 30 days others may take 60 days. The seedlings development is quite slow, so do not be in a rush to prick out the first seedlings, let further seedlings germinate before disturbing the soil. After 60 days, if low or no germination they can be placed in a cold area (around 4°C / 39°F). After 3 to 4 weeks, bring them back into warmth, this will stimulate any seeds left to germinate.
Germination:
Be careful to keep the top of the compost damp but not wet. As soon as the first seeds have germinated, remove the plastic or raise the lid slightly to permit some circulation of air. The tiny seedlings need to be in a good light, but protected from direct sun.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5 or 9cm (3 or 4in) pots.
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
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