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soapwort 'Max Frei'

Saponaria × lempergii 'Max Frei'

Genus: Saponaria
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

'Max Frei' is a mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial, with grey-green foliage, reaching a height of 35cm. It displays five-petalled pink blooms throughout summer and autumn on hairy stems

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained sunny spot, in pH neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Ideal for the front of a sunny border

Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering

Propagation

Divide congested mats in spring

Pests

Generally pest free, although slugs and snails are sometimes a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryGreenhouseBog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years