Glacier™ Red Rock Cress
$173.00 Original price was: $173.00.$51.90Current price is: $51.90.
1000 in stock
SKU: 3pNJXh8fr7
Category: GIFT IDEAS
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil lightly moist during bloom.
SIZE: Reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, 10 to 12 in. wide.
| Description | A profusion of purple-red blooms cover a compact mound of fine, green foliage. Blooms later than other rock cress, making it the perfect season extender. This low, mat-forming perennial is perfect for grouping to create a swath of color in a rock garden or border, or as a filler between stepping stones. Thrives in patio pots. |
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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Multi-Season Interest, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Design Ideas | This dense little perennial is a favorite for spilling out of niches in old stone walls and in nooks of rock gardens. Use as an informal edging along walkways and flagstone paths. Neatens up the front of the perennial border perfectly. A great choice beneath roses in the cutting garden. |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa), Dianthus (Dianthus), Spirea (Spiraea); Cranesbill (Geranium) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Best in filtered sun in hot summer regions. Water regularly to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed in spring, repeat during growing season. Shear lightly after flowering. Needs cool weather to set flowers. Plant 10 inches apart for mass plantings or groundcover. |