Saxifraga Alpino Early Carnival

Mossy saxifrage forms a low, dense cushion of fine green foliage and covers itself in small flowers held just above it, one of the earliest perennials to bloom. Alpino Early Carnival flowers in vivid red-violet for up to ten weeks in spring. It is an alpine at heart and does best in Perth with morning sun or dappled shade and steady moisture, in a pot, trough or shaded edge rather than a hot open bed. Well-drained soil that never dries out fully. Trim spent stems after flowering.