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Saponaria 'Rock Soapwort'
Saponaria 'Rock Soapwort'
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Rock Soapwort growing facts
| Botanical name | Saponaria ocymoides |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Perennial, USDA zones 3–8 |
| When to sow | Spring indoors or outdoors; warm regions (zones 8–10) can sow fall or late winter |
| Sowing depth | 1/8 inch or lightly covered |
| Spacing | 12–18 inches apart |
| Germination | 10–21 days at 65–70°F |
| Sun | Full sun to partial shade |
| Days to bloom | About 8 months; often blooms the second spring |
| Mature size | 4–9 inches tall, spreading |
| Shipping | Ships from Texas within 1–2 business days |
🌸 Saponaria – Rock Soapwort
Add a soft carpet of color to your garden with Rock Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides), a low-growing perennial known for its masses of delicate pink flowers. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and cascading over walls, this hardy plant creates a beautiful groundcover effect.
Key Details:
- Botanical Name: Saponaria ocymoides
- Type: Perennial flowering plant
- USDA Growing Zones: 3–8
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading
- Days to Maturity: 8 months
Features:
- Abundant small pink blooms in late spring to summer
- Excellent groundcover with trailing habit
- Ideal for rock gardens, edging, and containers
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Attracts pollinators
Growing Info:
- Prefers full sun to partial shade
- Thrives in well-drained soil
- Sow seeds in spring or start indoors early
- Water moderately; avoid overly wet conditions
- Trim after flowering to maintain shape
Rock Soapwort FAQ
Is it perennial?
Yes, hardy in zones 3–8. In hot-summer regions it needs excellent drainage and some afternoon shade.
When does it bloom?
Late spring to early summer, with masses of small pink flowers.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes, it trails nicely over pot and wall edges.
Is it safe for children and pets?
Saponaria contains saponins and is mildly toxic if eaten; keep pets and children from chewing it.
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Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Seeds looked fresh and germinated well for me. Packaging was careful and clear.
Good germination so far. Excited to grow these in my raised beds this season.