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Saponaria ocymoides

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Saponaria
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: basil soap-wort, rock soapwort

About this plant

S. ocymoides is a vigorous mat-forming perennial to 8cm in height, with small semi-evergreen ovate leaves and loose clusters of pink flowers 10mm in width

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

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

North FacingWest FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back hard after flowering to maintain compact habit

Propagation

Propagate by seed and softwood cuttings

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years