Saponaria ocymoides (Rock Soapwort) is a mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial boasting masses of bright pink flowers held in loose sprays at the tips of its many branches. Blooming in early summer, they smother the foliage of small, ovate, olive-green leaves.
Saponaria Ocymoides Care
Saponaria Ocymoides
Other names: Tumbling Ted
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
min 13°C
hardiness zone
2 - 9
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Drought tolerant once established. Water only occasionally; during summer water can be done more often.
Pruning
Prune plants back hard immediately after blooming, to maintain a compact habit. Clumps may be easily divided in late summer or early spring.
Fertilizer
Fertilize the crop weekly with 80-​100 ppm nitrogen (at 2 kg/m3 slow release fertilizer in substrate).
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Sunlight
Saponaria prefers to be planted in a full to partial sun location. In hot climates, afternoon shade is best.
Soil
Plant in most soil types including clay.
Temperature
Not frost resistant.
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