Saponaria 'Bressingham'

RHS Plant Profile

soapwort 'Bressingham'

Synonyms

Saponaria 'Bressingham Pink'

Alpine Rockery

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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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Sand, Loam

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Sand Loam

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H5
Drought Resistance: Yes

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: 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

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free