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Saponaria × lempergii 'Fritz Lemperg'

A mat-forming perennial to around 30cm high, with narrow, grey-green leaves. Clusters of rose-pink flowers are produced over a long period from mid summer into autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Pink Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Saponaria can be annuals or perennials, with opposite, entire leaves and small clusters of pink or purple flowers in summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained sunny spot, in neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Ideal for the front of a sunny border, rock garden or tumbling over a low wall

Propagation

Propagate by division of established clumps in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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