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Saponaria ocymoides

Tumbling Ted, Rock Soapwort

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit

Will lure beneficial insects into your garden

Striking pink summer flowers

Easy to grow

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Saponaria ocymoides has a loose, spreading habit that looks superb when spilling lazily from wall crevices, or softening the edges of rockeries and hard paving. An abundance of striking pink summer flowers envelop the bushy, semi-evergreen stems of this vigorous dainty perennial. Tumbling Ted is an easy to grow RHS AGM variety that will lure beneficial insects into your garden with its nectar rich blooms. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Height Up to 15cm (6in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardy Perennial

alpine & rockerycottage gardens

full sun

Flowering Months
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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA6236)
2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (T64607P)

Plant Soapwort in full sun on non acidic, fertile, well drained soil.
Once established, Saponaria requires little attention, and only occasional watering will be necessary during particularly dry periods. After flowering, Saponaria stems can be cut back hard to promote fresh growth and maintain a compact habit.

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