Saponaria ocymoides - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Tumbling Ted (Saponaria ocymoides) is a cushion-shaped perennial that produces pink-coloured, star-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from May to July. Its egg-shaped leaves are green. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Tumbling Ted is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The leaves of the Tumbling Teds are green, ovoid.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Tumbling Ted has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-shaped.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Saponaria ocymoides forms star-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in umbels from May.

Use
Tubs, group planting