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Saponaria officinalis Alba Plena

Saponaria officinalis Alba Plena

Common name: Soapwort, Bouncing-bet

-15 to -20°C

Good Cut Flowers

Scented

Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots

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As with so many native wildflowers Saponaria officinalis ‘Plena Alba’ has a host of common names alongside Soapwort. A member of the carnation family which you may know as crow soap, wild sweet William or soapweed – two of these refer to the plant’s unusual ability to lather-up when used for cleaning. The plant forms pretty clumps of lance-shaped leaves which are carried from March to November. From July to September, sweetly perfumed, open, white flowers are borne on strong stems. A perfect way to brighten your garden and your home. Seen throughout Europe, Asia and Siberia growing at low or moderate elevations under hedges and at the sides of the road, the nectar-rich flowers are a great way to entice bees, butterflies or other pollinators. Saponaria officinalis ‘Plena Alba’ reaches a height of 60cm with a spread of 90cm. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is a hardy, herbaceous perennial tolerant of temperatures as low as -15°C without any need for additional winter protection.

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Latin Name	Saponaria officinalis Alba Plena 9cm pot
Common Name	Soapwort, Bouncing-bet
Hardiness	H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour	White
Format	9cm Pots
Position	Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m)	0.60 m
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.90
Soil Conditions	Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Scented	Yes
Good for pots	Yes
Good for Rockeries	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for cutting	Yes
Good for groundcover	Yes