Saxifraga ‘Purple Robe’ Seeds (Saxifraga arendsii)

Add a splash of rich color to rock gardens, borders, and alpine plantings with Saxifraga ‘Purple Robe’. This hardy perennial forms low-growing mats of rosettes topped with clusters of vibrant purple flowers, creating a stunning carpet in spring and early summer. Perfect for rockeries, troughs, or edging pathways.

Why Grow ‘Purple Robe’

• Stunning deep purple flowers in spring

• Low-growing, mat-forming perennial

• Ideal for rock gardens, alpine plantings, and borders

Key Features

• Botanical name: Saxifraga arendsii

• Type: Perennial

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Spread: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: April–June

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, gritty or sandy soil

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays with light cover

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–18°C

• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 15–20 cm apart

• Trim spent flowers to encourage fresh blooms