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Vaccaria hispanica White Beauty Seeds - Cow Cockle

Vaccaria hispanica White Beauty
Cow Soapwort, Cow Cockle

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An annual plant reminiscent of baby's breath, with thicker stems and well-branched, producing a profusion of small white flowers from May onwards, depending on the sowing date. An excellent "filler" flower in bouquets, sow it continuously to have flowers all summer, as the plant dies after producing its seeds. Allow 10 weeks between sowing and flowering. Plant in full sun.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
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Sowing period April to July
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

The 'White Beauty' Soapwort is a beautiful white variety of the species Vaccaria hispanica, also known as Cow Soapwort. This annual resembles baby's breath with its airy appearance and small flowers floating above grey-blue foliage, but its stems are sturdier. It is very easy to grow and ideal for lightening floral arrangements. Sow it continuously for long-lasting flowering, as the plants die shortly after producing their seeds.

Vaccaria hispanica, also known as Saponaria vaccaria or Vaccaria pyramidata, is an annual plant from the Caryophyllaceae family, native to Europe and found throughout the Mediterranean region. It is often found in hot and dry places, forming colonies along slopes, roadsides, wastelands, plains, sandy areas, riverbanks, and sometimes at altitudes up to 1500 m. The 'White Beauty' selection forms a well-branched plant with a taproot and fairly thick stems reaching 60 cm in height. The leaves are simple and entire, sessile, ribbed, and opposite, with a grey-blue colour. Flowering begins in May and can last a long time depending on the regularity of sowing. The flower is long-pedunculate, with a long tubular calyx. Its corolla has five petals with scales at the throat, ten stamens, and usually two styles. The fruit is a capsule with four valves. The swollen seed pods that follow the flowers are ornamental.

The 'White Beauty' Soapwort is highly attractive in a cottage garden or cutting garden. It produces abundant graceful flower clusters for weeks. While it adds charm to a natural garden, it is not suitable for small spaces. It can be paired with pretty wildflowers like Ageratum, love-in-a-mist, Goat's Rue, Pyramidal Bellflower, and Dame's Rocket.

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 2 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Vaccaria

Species

hispanica

Cultivar

White Beauty

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Cow Soapwort, Cow Cockle

Botanical synonyms

Saponaria vaccaria, Vaccaria pyramidata White Beauty

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21527

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Planting and care

Sow in spring directly in place, in full sun, in well-prepared soil, cleared of weeds. Lightly cover the seeds. The seeds will germinate at a temperature of approximately 15°C in 7 to 10 days.

Allow 10 weeks between sowing and flowering. Sow every 2 to 3 weeks from April to July for maximum flowers. You can sow from two weeks before the last expected frost.

 

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Sowing period

Sowing period April to July
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 10 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well drained

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