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Saxifraga stolonifera-Strawberry Begonia-Charming foliage for shade 6" Pot

Saxifraga stolonifera-Strawberry Begonia-Charming foliage for shade 6" Pot

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Saxifraga stolonifera, Assorted

Description

Saxifraga stolonifera, commonly known as Strawberry Begonia, is a charming perennial plant known for its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. It features round, hairy leaves with a distinctive silver veining and produces small, white flowers with red spots on tall, slender stems. This plant is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas or as a delightful indoor plant.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for ground cover in shaded gardens, rock gardens, or as a decorative indoor plant. It can also be used in hanging baskets, where its stolons can cascade gracefully.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Saxifraga stolonifera, Assorted
  • Common Name Common Name: Strawberry Begonia
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, spreads via stolons
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil, ensuring the crown is at soil level.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged leaves to encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Protect from frost; can be overwintered indoors in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
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