DamavandPro Saponaria ocymoides Pink White Seeds Rock Soapwort Tumbling Ted

From DamavandPro, Saponaria ocymoides ‘Tumbling Ted’ (Rock Soapwort) brings a lively mix of pink and white blooms to gardens in late spring and early summer. This introduced wildflower is a perennial that grows quickly and suits a range of planting styles, from groundcover and edging to container displays.

Best positioned in full sun or part sun, the seeds can be sown directly in late autumn or in spring. As they need light to germinate, press them onto the soil surface and keep conditions lightly moist until germination. Once established, plants need little care and tolerate heat and drought, thriving in sandy or rocky soils. Periodic trimming encourages bushier growth, while cutting back after flowering helps limit self-seeding. The flowers are best enjoyed outdoors, as they do not last well when cut.

Key features

• Latin name: Saponaria ocymoides
• Common name: Rock Soapwort
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Flower colour: Pink and white
• Bloom season: Late spring to early summer
• Preferred position: Full sun or part sun
• Height: 10–40 cm
• Seeds per ounce: 15,000

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