Saxifrage Marto Rose is a charming mossy saxifrage that produces a profusion of delicate pink flowers above dense cushions of bright green, finely divided evergreen foliage. This hardy alpine perennial is an excellent choice for rockeries, stone walls, troughs, gravel gardens and as low-growing ground cover. Its compact, mat-forming habit creates a carpet of colour in spring, softening hard edges and filling gaps between paving or stones with ease.

This listing is for a set of three established plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot with a well-developed root ball, ready for planting out or potting on.

Key Features:

• Set of 3 or 6 established Saxifrage Marto Rose plants


• Each supplied in a 1 litre pot


• Compact, mat-forming alpine ideal for ground cover


• Masses of soft pink flowers in spring


• Evergreen rosettes of bright green foliage provide year-round interest


• Hardy and low-maintenance once established


• Well suited to rockeries, troughs, wall crevices and containers

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Saxifraga x arendsii 'Marto Rose'


• Common Names: Mossy Saxifrage, Rockfoil


• Classification: Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 10–15 cm × 20–30 cm


• Growth Habit: Low-growing, Mat-forming Cushion


• Perfect for: Rockeries, Alpine Gardens, Troughs, Wall Crevices, Ground Cover, Containers, Edging


• Flowering Time: Spring (April to June)


• Flower Colour: Soft Pink


• Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun


• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, Gritty or Sandy Soil; Avoid Waterlogged Conditions


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (suitable for most UK gardens)


• Attracts: Bees and Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial


• Foliage: Bright Green, Finely Divided Evergreen Rosettes

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, gritty soil – add horticultural grit to heavier soils to improve drainage


• A position in partial shade is ideal, particularly in warmer southern gardens, though full sun is tolerated in cooler areas


• Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish; once settled, saxifrages are relatively drought-tolerant


• Avoid excessive moisture around the crown, especially in winter, as this can cause rot


• Trim back spent flower stems after blooming to keep plants tidy and encourage fresh foliage growth


• Divide congested clumps every few years in early autumn to maintain vigour

Notes: This variety, Marto Rose, is selected for its reliable soft pink blooms and neat cushion-forming habit, making it a lovely addition to any alpine or rock garden display.