Rock Soapwort

Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm spot; if there is no germination after 4 weeks, then give the sowing a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow when returned to warmth, otherwise repeat the cooling process.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

• Calcareous
• Sandy
• Loamy

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Light pink
• Origin: Southern Europe
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Saponaria ocymoides
• Dutch: Soapwort
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Soapwort

• All year round