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Saponaria officinalis Graciella Pink

Saponaria officinalis Graciella Pink
Rock soapwort 'Graciella Pink'

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A light pink variety that can flower in the same year it is sown. This perennial blooms long and abundantly in summer. It can be a little invasive when it is happy. It likes moist soil. This low-maintenance plant is robust and boasts good longevity. It will work wonders in the garden.  
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Perennial
Sowing method
Sowing under cover
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Sowing period February to April
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Saponaria officinalis 'Graciella Pink' is a variety of soapwort with simple and charming light pink flowers. It can flower in the same year it is sown. It is a robust perennial, ideal for a natural garden. It blooms long and abundantly in summer, under a cloud of lightly scented flowers. It may not be the most dazzling plant, but is low-maintenance, graceful, hardy, and long-lived. It likes moist soil. It can become invasive when it is happy.

 

Saponaria officinalis is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Caryophyllaceae family, native to Europe and Asia. It is frequently found in the countryside, along paths, in ditches, and near streams. 'Graciella Pink' is distinguished by its particularly fast growth. With its creeping rhizomes, it forms abundant, somewhat loose clumps that spread over time, especially in rich, moist soil. This plant will grow to about 60cm (24in) in height, and 50cm (20in) in width. From July to September, the erect or slightly recumbent stems bear flowers reminiscent of phlox. They are pale pink, slightly fragrant, and gathered in dense cymes above the foliage. The opposite leaves on the stem are oval, bright green, pointed and deeply marked by 3 longitudinal veins. The above-ground vegetation is deciduous, emerging from the ground in spring and drying out in autumn.

'Graciella Pink' looks great when planted en masse in a wild garden. However, it is not recommended for small spaces. In a large border, it can be planted with Galega officinalis, pyramidal bellflower, and ladies' julienna. It does not like shade.

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Saponaria

Species

officinalis

Cultivar

Graciella Pink

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Rock soapwort 'Graciella Pink'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference204610

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Planting and care

Sow in spring or autumn, directly in place, in well-prepared soil that is free of weeds. The seeds emerge at a temperature of about 15°C (59°F).

Autumn sowing: soak the seeds in water for three days. Sow at shallow depth directly outside. Choose the seeding area carefully. They do not like shade.

Spring sowing: carry out according to the same protocol, but keep the seeds cold (possibly refrigerated) during winter.

Cultivation

Saponaria officinalis are very easy plants to grow. They like soil that remains a little moist under the summer sun. These plants prefer rich soils. They can become a little invasive. 

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Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Sowing method Sowing under cover

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

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