Marto Red Rockfoil

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

4 - 6 Inches

Mature Spread

5 - 7 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 9

Marto™ Red Rockfoil (Saxifraga x arendsii ‘FLSAX19605’) showers your garden with an early burst of color, producing clusters of red flowers with cheerful yellow eyes. Rising just 4 to 6 inches from bright green foliage, it forms a tidy mat perfectly sized for borders, rock gardens, or containers. The compact habit and springtime hues bring a lively edge to your landscape as winter recedes. In our experience, its sturdy nature and cold tolerance make it a reliable choice for long-lasting beauty.

This petite perennial boasts an extended bloom window, offering waves of brilliant color from March to June. Deer and rabbits typically avoid its low-growing foliage, and the plant holds up under light frosts without issue. Tuck Marto™ Red Rockfoil into sunny corners, combine it with other early-blooming companions, or enjoy it as a unique accent in pots on your patio. With minimal upkeep, it thrives in a range of garden settings thanks to its natural resilience.

Marto™ Red Rockfoil Care

Choose a spot that receives several hours of sunshine each day, although partial shade is acceptable in hotter climates. Provide moderately moist, well-draining soil and water about once a week, adjusting for rainfall. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring encourages healthy buds and robust foliage. Once established, Marto™ Red Rockfoil generally requires little more than consistent moisture and seasonal tidying.

Periodically remove spent blooms to maintain a neat appearance and promote continued flowering. Trim away any faded stems or dead foliage after the main bloom cycle, though heavy pruning is rarely needed. If growing in containers, select a potting mix that drains well and water when the top inch feels dry, aiming to prevent soggy conditions. In colder climates, a thin layer of mulch may help protect the shallow roots from freeze-thaw cycles. 

Marto™ Red Rockfoil Spacing

Place plants 7 to 9 inches apart in borders or rock gardens to create a continuous patch of spring color. If planting in pots, choose a container around 8 inches wide to give the root system enough room to develop.