This naturalised wildflower forms clumps that may spread, especially in moist soils. The flowers are popular with many pollinators. Grows to 70cm tall in full sun or partial shade and any soil. It produces white-pink flowers from June to September.
Soapwort / Saponaria officinalis
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Moist but well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)
Fully hardened off, one year old plants are supplied in 16oz pots in spring and summer.
All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.
