About
A vigorous upright perennial to around 60cm high, with spreading rhizomes and narrowly ovate, rough green leaves. Clusters of aromatic, double, vibrant reddish-pink flowers are borne at the tips of the stems from late summer into autumn.
About the genus
Saponaria can be annuals or perennials, with opposite, entire leaves and small clusters of pink or purple flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildflower meadow
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Tolerates poor soils. May be suitable for beds and borders, but has the potential to become a nuisance and should be carefully managed to control spread
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free