Saponaria officinalis 'Alba Plena' - P9

Description
The Soapwort 'Alba Plena' (Saponaria officinalis) is a runner-forming, carpet-like perennial that produces white, star-shaped flowers with a light fragrance from June to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Soapwort 'Alba Plena' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Soapwort 'Alba Plena' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Soapwort 'Alba Plena' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Runner-forming, carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Saponaria officinalis 'Alba Plena' forms double, star-shaped, white flowers from June. These exude a light fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, natural garden, herbaceous border