Saxifraga ‘Ice Colours Pearl White’ — Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Saxifraga ‘Ice Colours Pearl White’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with pure white star-shaped flowers above mossy cushions and flowering april to may. 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
- Mature size: 10–15cm × 30cm
- Flowering: April to May
- Position: Partial Shade (avoid hot afternoon sun)
- Attracts: Early bees, pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Saxifraga ‘Ice Colours Pearl White’ is low cushion-forming mat, settles happily into rockeries, alpine troughs, edging, between paving stones.
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 x arendsii 'Ice Colours Pearl White' |
| Mature size | 10–15cm × 30cm |
| Growth habit | Low cushion-forming mat |
| Position | Partial Shade (avoid hot afternoon sun) |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, gritty |
| Watering | Regular; never let dry out fully |
| Flowering | April to May |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Early bees, pollinators |
| Best for | Rockeries, alpine troughs, edging, between paving stones |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Saxifraga ‘Ice Colours Pearl White’ is a hardy evergreen alpine perennial. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from april to may. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Saxifraga ‘Ice Colours Pearl White’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Saxifraga ‘Ice Colours Pearl White’ prefers partial shade (avoid hot afternoon sun), which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
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.