Saxifrage ‘Ice Colours Appleblossom’ — Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Saxifrage ‘Ice Colours Appleblossom’ — Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Saxifrage ‘Ice Colours Appleblossom’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with soft appleblossom pink and flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial
- Flowering: Spring (March – May)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring soft, delicate colour to your garden with this set of three Saxifrage Ice Colours Appleblossom plants. Part of the popular Saxifraga × arendsii Ice Colours series, 'Appleblossom' produces an abundance of dainty, pale pink flowers above neat, compact cushions of evergreen foliage. These hardy alpine perennials are perfect for adding long-lasting interest to rockeries, troughs, stone walls, and border edges.
Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root-ball, ready to plant out or pot on. The tight, moss-like rosettes of bright green leaves provide year-round ground cover, while the charming appleblossom-pink blooms appear in profusion during spring, creating a carpet of colour that looks stunning in any alpine or cottage-style setting.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Saxifraga × arendsii 'Ice Colours Appleblossom' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Cushion-Forming, Mat-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Low to Moderate – Allow Soil to Dry Between Watering |
| Flowering | Spring (March – May) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Rockeries, Alpine Gardens, Troughs, Containers, Wall Crevices, Border Edges |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Saxifrage ‘Ice Colours Appleblossom’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from spring (march – may). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Saxifrage ‘Ice Colours Appleblossom’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.