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cushion soapwort

Saponaria × olivana

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Saponaria
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

S. x olivana is a compact cushion-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 5cm in height, with narrowly lance-shaped leaves and small clusters of light pink flowers 15mm across

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoam

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain compact habit

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Bog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years