Saponaria officinalis Alba Plena

Common name: Soapwort, Bouncing-bet

-15 to -20°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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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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Key Information
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

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