Soapwort

Soapwort is an exceptionally hardy and undemanding perennial that will bring a flood of flowers and a delicate sweet scent to the garden. The original wild species grows in sunny and semi-shaded places with loamy or sandy soil, where it forms rich stands and easily survives even very severe frosts. While the wild form can spread too aggressively in flowerbeds, the cultivated double-flowered variants are much more considerate to other plants and stay in their place. From June to September, it reliably attracts bees and butterflies. In the garden, it perfectly complements mixed perennial beds, where it requires no special care or support. It is excellently suited for cutting into summer bouquets. We recommend harvesting the stems when about a third of the flowers are open; then they will stay beautiful in your vase for a full seven days. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant into the bed. The 'Rosea Plena' cultivar will enchant you with its double flowers in a gorgeous light pink shade and a record-long blooming period.