Saponaria ocymoides

Trailing mat-forming perennial
Bears axillary bright pink flowers
Flowers rise slightly above the foliage
Small lance-shaped dark green leaves are 1.5 cm long
Semi-evergreen foliage
Use as a ground cover or between stepping stones
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Size: 2.5 cm

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
20-25 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant, once established. Shear spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Trailing

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging