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Saponaria 'Graciella'
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Saponaria 'Graciella'

Saponaria officinalis
Bouncing Bet or Soapwort was a colonial cottage garden staple, included for its utility in cleaning. It has long since scaled the garden fence and appears along country lanes. As children, we rubbed its leaves together with water to create slippery soap suds and delighted in the sweet evening fragrance of the flowers. This variety is quick to bloom—the first year from seed—and is sturdy and long-lived. Cannot ship to CO.
SKU #S1476
$4.00
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
139
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Light pink
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover; sprinkle lightly with fine vermiculite. Requires light.
Sprout Time:
14-30 days after chill
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 12 weeks before last frost date. Keep at 35-40°F for 2-4 weeks, then 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in spring or fall.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Perennial soapwort has been transformed by a skillful breeder to flower the same year, starting midsummer from early sowing indoors. Add airy grace notes to containers and garden edges with the sweetly fragrant flowers blooming in clusters. It is a resilient choice for rock gardens, cottage, and herb gardens in well-drained soils in the sun. Deadhead to curtail possible excessive self-sowing.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water during especially dry, hot spells.
Soil pH:
Neutral to alkaline
Fertilizer:
No need to fertilize.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems, but can take over an area quickly given prime growing conditions.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when 1/2 of flowers on stem open. Dip into boiling water for a few seconds.