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Soapwort, Rock Seeds
Saponaria ocymoides
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Soapwort, also known as Saponaria, is a resilient perennial often found in rock gardens or as a ground cover.
A low-growing spreading perennial, 15-25 cm (6-10") tall. Produces mounds of small, 5-petalled, pink flowers in spring. This lovely, low-growing plant produces delicate, fragrant pink or white flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
- SKU: 142276
- Common Name: Soapwort
- Botanical Name: Saponaria ocymoides
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Good For Pollinators
Grows
Best In:
Partial Sun
Days to
Germination:
14 - 21 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Growing Height:
15-25 cm (6-10")
Key Features
- Plant Type: Flower
- Plant Lifecycle: Perennial (returns every year)
- Fill Weight (grams): 240 mg
- Approximate Seed Count: 100-115
- Characteristics: Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies | Rock garden plant | Spreading | Long flowering | Low maintenance
- Planting Method: Start Indoors
- Color: Pink
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Hardiness Zone(s): 2 - 9
- Harvest/Bloom Season: June to July
- Landscape Use: Ground Cover
- Resistance: Deer|Rabbit|Disease
- Tolerance: Drought|Rocky soils
- Awards: Award of Garden Merit
Instructions
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Growing Instructions:
- Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8")
- Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Plant Spacing: 45 cm (18")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Start Soapwort seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting into their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant spacing directions below. Pick a location sheltered from the wind and receives at least 6 hours of sun per day. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
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Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Soapwort must be planted in well-draining soil. Thrives in rocky and sandy soils.
- It does not do well in excessive heat and humid conditions.
- Soapwort can be cut back after flowering to maintain compactness and to encourage reblooming.
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