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Saponaria Ocymoides

Saponaria Ocymoides Care

Saponaria Ocymoides

Other names: Tumbling Ted

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What is the plant

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.

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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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