Saxifraga 'Rockred' TOURAN™ DEEP RED

Saxifraga 'Rockred' TOURAN™ DEEP RED
moss saxifrage

SIZE/TYPE	low or groundcovering
USUAL HEIGHT	0.1-0.1m
USUAL WIDTH	0.3-0.5m
LEAVES	evergreen broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	+multicolored:deep red and deep pink
BLOOMING TIME	April - May
LOCATION	full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)	4 (down to -34°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials Evergreen broadleaf

TOURAN™ DEEP RED is one of seven varieties among TOURAN™ series of moss saxifrage. It was bred by Martien Everett Gutter from the Netherlands, and patented in 2007 as PP19643. It is a selection of an older variety Purperteppich against which it has more compact habit, earlier flowering, and richer red flowers. They appear from mid April atop about 10 cm tall, slender stems, and are deep velvet red as well as the stems.

The plant forms a compact clump of evergreen, soft green leaves. Flowers come out in profusion and create a breathtaking colourful carpet. It grows at moderate growth rate, doubling its size within one year.

Saxifrage likes moist but well-drained, loam-based soil and location in full sun or partial shade. It will form a dry nest in its centre in too dry soil in full sun. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4). NOT suitable for pots and dry rockeries.

Last update 06-05-2018

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