Cornelian Cherry (Hedging)

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Masses of pink, five petalled flowers smother the softly hairy stems throughout summer to create truly beautiful groundcover. This creeping Soapwort is excellent for tumbling from pots and spilling over walls, or let it meander through your borders and gravel gardens. Stems trail to: 40cm (16"). Size 1 bare roots supplied.

Codes
1 Bare Root Plant (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (70324)
100 Bare Root Plants (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (T74582P)
50 Bare Root Plants (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (T74581P)
1000 Bare Root Plants (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (T74570P)
500 Bare Root Plants (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (T74569P)
250 Bare Root Plants (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (T74568P)
10 Bare Root Plants (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (T70325P)
25 Bare Root Plants (60-80cm (24-31in) In Height) (KB0027)
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KF2764)
1 x 15 Litre Potted Plant (KH4159)

Plant Soapwort bare roots at the earliest opportunity following delivery. Should soil conditions prevent planting directly into borders (if soil is frozen or waterlogged), Soapwort plants should be potted up, watered sparingly and grown on in a cool position. Choose a position in full sun on non acidic, fertile, well drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the bare root with its roots spread out, and deep enough that the crown of the plant is just a few cm below soil level. Backfill the hole with soil and firm Saponaria plants in gently. Water well to settle the soil.

These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. Set these at the same level as they were in the nursery field – you should see a soil line at the base of the stem. Stake trees, taller shrubs and roses to prevent root disturbance.

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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