Saxifraga 'Dancing Pixies Toni' is a hardy autumn saxifrage that lights up a shady corner with delicate sprays of small, star-shaped pink flowers on slender, arching stems. It is part of the popular Dancing Pixies series, and it flowers from late summer through autumn, when most shade plants have finished.

It forms a low clump of rounded, scalloped, evergreen leaves, which gives it a neat, airy look. It is a good choice for shaded borders, woodland corners, underplanting shrubs and containers. It is not one of the spring flowering mossy saxifrages, so it prefers shade and moist soil to a sunny, gritty rockery.

It arrives as an established plant in a 1.5 litre pot, ready to plant. Choose a sheltered spot in partial or full shade, out of cold wind and harsh afternoon sun, in moist but well drained, humus rich soil. Water regularly in dry spells, especially in the first season, and give container plants good drainage. Mulching in autumn helps protect the roots, and the clump can be divided in early spring if it outgrows its space.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Autumn Saxifrage, Dancing Pixies Toni
• Botanical Name: Saxifraga cortusifolia and S. fortunei hybrids
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 10-20cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Low, clump-forming perennial with arching flower stems
• Perfect For: Shaded borders, woodland gardens, underplanting shrubs, containers and patio pots
• Foliage: Rounded, scalloped, evergreen leaves
• Flowering Time: Late summer to autumn
• Flower Colour: Soft pink, star-shaped flowers
• Planting Position: Partial shade to full shade, sheltered from cold wind
• Soil Type: Moist but well drained, humus rich soil
• Hardiness: Hardy in most of Britain (RHS H4)
• Maintenance: Keep the soil moist and the position sheltered
• Seasonal Interest: Autumn flowers, evergreen leaves
• Type: Hardy perennial