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Saponaria ‘Bressingham’
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Saponaria ‘Bressingham’
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Saponaria ‘Bressingham’


Alpine Soapwort

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.470.020


This selection of Soapwort is a little gem for the rock garden. It forms a low cushion or carpet of grassy green leaves, studded with large rose-pink flowers in late spring. Also useful for edging, in a gravel scree or alpine trough garden. Plants prefer a well-drained but moisture-retentive soil, and really love to spread their roots down among rocks. Especially nice growing near silver-leaved companions, such as Helianthemum. Divide plants carefully every couple of years after blooming or in early autumn, to maintain vigour. Evergreen. Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit winner (1993).

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Saponaria ‘Bressingham’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Moderate 		Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
Height
   5-6 cm
   2-2 inches
Spread
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light
Growth Rate
   Slow