{"product_id":"rockfoils-saxifraga-x-arendsii-marto-red-picottee-uk-evergreen-perennial-alpine","title":"Rockfoils - Saxifraga x arendsii 'Marto Red Picottee' - UK Evergreen Perennial Alpine","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis compact, evergreen perennial forms a low, mounded habit of dark green foliage, adorned with masses of star-shaped pink and white flowers with a yellow eye from March through June. \u003ci\u003eSaxifraga × arendsii\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Marto™ Red Picotee’ is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers, providing early spring color and texture. Its higher cold tolerance offers resilience against early frosts, making it a reliable choice for cooler climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaxifraga × arendsii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Marto™ Red Picotee’, commonly known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRockfoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is celebrated for its floriferous nature and adaptability. This variety thrives in well-drained soils and brings vibrant color to garden spaces with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.4188%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25.0003%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 48.5822%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvergreen Perennial Alpine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Low-growing, Spring-Blooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e March – June\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSaxifraga × arendsii\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Marto™ Red Picotee’ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRockfoil \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHybrid of \u003ci\u003eSaxifraga\u003c\/i\u003e species native to Europe and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRemove spent flowers to prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Lightly trim back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and a compact habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAn excellent early nectar source for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers partial sun to sun. Ideal for rock gardens, border edges, and containers. Performs well in cool, sheltered positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but well-drained, particularly in dry weather. Avoid waterlogging, as excess moisture can cause root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in well-draining, moderately fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Benefits from gritty, sandy, or loamy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA light feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring supports healthy flowering. 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