Saxifrage ‘Marto White Mossy Alpine’ — Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Saxifrage ‘Marto White Mossy Alpine’ — Hardy Evergreen Alpine Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Saxifrage ‘Marto White Mossy Alpine’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with white 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 to May)
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Sun (appreciates some shade in hotter positions)
- Attracts: Bees and Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring a touch of alpine charm to your garden with this set of three Saxifrage 'Marto White' plants. Part of the popular Marto series of mossy saxifrages, this variety produces a profusion of delicate white flowers above dense, cushion-forming mounds of bright green, finely divided foliage. A superb choice for rockeries, alpine troughs, stone walls and containers, these compact evergreen perennials will reward you with a reliable spring display year after year.
Saxifrage 'Marto White' is particularly well suited to planting in crevices, between paving stones or at the front of borders where its neat, mat-forming habit creates attractive ground cover. Once established, it requires very little maintenance, making it an ideal low-effort addition to any garden. Each plant is supplied as a healthy, well-rooted specimen in a 1 litre root-ball, ready for planting out.
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 'Marto White' |
| Growth habit | Compact, Cushion-Forming, Mat-Forming Evergreen Perennial |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Sun (appreciates some shade in hotter positions) |
| Flowering | Spring (March to May) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees and Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Rockeries, Alpine Gardens, Troughs, Containers, Stone Walls, Paving Gaps, Front of Borders |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Saxifrage ‘Marto White Mossy Alpine’ 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 to may). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Saxifrage ‘Marto White Mossy Alpine’ 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.