Saponaria 'Bressingham'
soapwort 'Bressingham'
A mat-forming semi-evergreen alpine perennial with cascading, hairy, lance-shaped dark green leaves. Bright rose-pink 5-petalled flowers with white centres appear on short stems from late spring and continue to flower sporadically throughout the summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Trailing
- Genus
Saponaria can be annuals or perennials, with opposite, entire leaves and small clusters of pink or purple flowers in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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