- Perennial 15cm
- Rockery plant
- Rose pink flowers in spring
Description
'Soapwort - Tumbling Ted' seeds
Saponaria ocymoides
- Perennial 15cm
- Rockery plant
- Rose pink flowers in spring
Mat-forming perennial growing to 15cm, with slightly hairy, oval grey-green leaves and reddish stems. Loose clusters of small, rose-coloured flowers appear in late spring. In cold climates leaves may be semi-deciduous. Use as a groundcover, in rockeries, border edges, in pots or to spill over retaining walls. Drought tolerant once established. Also known as 'Rock Soapwort'.
Seeds per gram: 750
Product code: C6-18
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings or sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 3mm |
Season | Spring, summer and autumn |
Germination | 14-35 days @ 16-20°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 15cm |
Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 85 days flower |
*Notes: Protect young plants from snails and slugs. Cut back hard after flowering.
Shipping
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
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