About
A colourful annual, reaching 20-60cm, with a bushy habit. It produces abundant flowers in lavender. 'Lilac Double' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Saponaria can be annuals or perennials, with opposite, entire leaves and small clusters of pink or purple flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould