Saponaria officinalis - P11

Description
The Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is a runner-forming, carpet-like perennial that produces light pink, star-shaped flowers from July 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 is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Soapwort are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Soapwort 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 thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Saponaria officinalis forms star-shaped, light pink flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, group planting, natural garden