Saxifrage 'Dancing Pixies Twinkie' is a compact, evergreen woodland saxifrage that lights up shady corners with sprays of starry pink flowers in late summer and autumn, when many shade plants have finished.

It forms a low, spreading clump of rounded, scalloped leaves that makes good ground cover. The slender flower stems rise above the foliage, and the leaves stay on the plant through winter, though a hard frost can damage them.

It is hardy in most of Britain but does best in a sheltered spot out of cold wind. Plant it in partial or full shade in moist but well drained, humus rich soil, and it will also grow happily in a patio container, a rock garden, a border edge or under shrubs. It scorches and flags in hot sun or dry soil, so keep it watered in a dry spell. Slugs, aphids and vine weevil in pots are the usual problems. It is supplied in a 1.5 litre pot.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Woodland Saxifrage, Dancing Pixies Twinkie
• Botanical Name: Saxifraga cortusifolia and S. fortunei hybrids
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 10-15cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Compact, low growing, spreading ground cover
• Perfect For: Shady borders, rock gardens, patio containers, underplanting shrubs
• Foliage: Evergreen, rounded and scalloped leaves
• Flowering Time: Late summer to autumn
• Flower Colour: Pink
• Planting Position: Partial or full shade, sheltered from cold wind
• Soil Type: Moist but well drained, humus rich soil
• Hardiness: Hardy (RHS H4)
• Seasonal Interest: Autumn flowers, evergreen leaves year round
• Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial