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Saxifraga hybrid 'Saturn' is a charming, low-growing perennial that features small, rosette-like foliage and vibrant, star-shaped flowers. It's perfect for rock gardens, alpine settings, or as ground cover in shady areas. This variety is particularly admired for its bright blooms and compact, mat-forming habit.
Description:
- Dimensions: Reaches a height of 4-6 inches and spreads 8-12 inches wide.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in part shade, requiring 2-4 hours of direct sunlight per day or filtered light. It can also tolerate full shade.
- Water Requirements: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil, particularly during the growing season. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 5-7.
- Bloom Time: Blooms in mid to late spring with delicate star-shaped flowers, typically in shades of pink or red.
- Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth and maintain its compact form.
How to Plant:
- Location: Choose a spot with part shade to full shade and well-draining soil.
- Soil Preparation: Enrich the soil with organic matter, such as compost, to enhance moisture retention and drainage.
- Planting: Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole with the top of the root ball level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants about 8-12 inches apart to allow for their spreading habit.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods.
Fun Fact:
Saxifraga hybrid 'Saturn' is well-suited for rock gardens because it thrives in the cool, moist crevices of stones. Its name "Saxifraga" comes from Latin, meaning "rock breaker," a nod to its ability to grow in rocky environments.