Saponaria is airy, elegant, and pure as moonlight — this white-flowered soapwort is the ultimate soft filler. Delicate clusters on slender stems add lift and lightness to borders and bouquets. When to Sow: Aug/Sep & Apr/May
HOW TO SOW SAPONARIA:
Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist compost in trays or modules, as light helps trigger germination. Cover very lightly with a fine layer of vermiculite or compost, just enough to keep the seed in place. Keep at 15–20°C and water gently to avoid washing seeds away. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, pot on or harden off before planting out after the last frost. - Classification: Hardy Annual
- Expert Level: Easy to Grow
- Germination Time : 1-2 weeks
- Flowering Time: Jun - Sep
- Site: Full Sun
- Soil Acidity: Neutral/ Alkaline
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: May need light support in exposed areas. Deadhead to extend flowering.
- Use: Filler, border, cutting
- Harvesting: Cut when one-third of blooms are open — unopened buds will continue in the vase
- Days to Maturity: 60-70 Days
- Vase Life: 7 Days
- Height:60-90cm
- Plant Spacing: 20cm
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