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The Saponaria genus, commonly known as Soapwort, is a charming and versatile member of the Caryophyllaceae family. These herbaceous perennials and annuals are celebrated for their delicate, star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, or purple, which bloom from late spring through summer. Saponaria adds a soft, naturalistic touch to rock gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows.

Native to Europe and Asia, Saponaria thrives in well-drained soils and sunny to partially shaded locations, tolerating dry and rocky conditions. These low-maintenance plants are ideal for ground cover and are often used to stabilise slopes. Popular species such as Saponaria officinalis, or Common Soapwort, are valued not only for their ornamental appeal but also for their historical use in creating natural soap, while Saponaria ocymoides is admired for its trailing habit and masses of vibrant blooms.

The Saponaria genus combines beauty, resilience, and practical uses, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking colourful, easy-to-grow plants with ecological and historical significance.

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  1. SAPONARIA BELLIDIFOLIA seed image

    SAPONARIA BELLIDIFOLIA

    Family: Carophyllaceae | Common name: Alpine Soapwort
    This unusual alpine plant carries clusters of buttermilk-yellow flowers on stems carrying lanceolate leaves, which arise from a basal rosette of spathulate leaves. This high altitude species exhibits the same features as some of the Lychnis catchflies in having sticky hairs, especially on the leaves. In the wild in southern Europe it grows amongst mountain rocks and in pastures to 2000m. ... Learn More

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  2. SAPONARIA CAESPITOSA seed image

    SAPONARIA CAESPITOSA

    Family: Caryophyllaceae | Common name: Tufted Soapwort
    From a low cushion of grey-green leaves arise short stems, bearing clusters of pink flowers starting in late spring and early summer, although in the wild, high in the Pyrenees it flowers much later from August to September. The Tight compact cushions are perfect for rock gardens or troughs. ... Learn More

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  3. SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES seed image

    SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES

    Family: Caryophyllaceae | Common name: Rock Soapwort, Tumbling Ted
    One of the most popular plants in rock gardens and dry stone walls, or between stepping stones on a path, this lovely semi-evergreen cushion plant opens its bright pink flowers all summer long, from May to August. This species extends from the mountains of Spain to Corsica, Sardinia and Slovenia, and from the Apennines to the Alps. AGM winner ... Learn More

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  4. SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS seed image

    SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS

    Family: Caryophyllaceae | Common name: Bouncing Bett, Soapwort
    This ancient member of the carnation family, "Bouncing Bett", should be in every cottage garden and will form long-lived, slowly-spreading clumps which display sprays of sweetly perfumed pink flowers which are produced from spring until late autumn. ... Learn More

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  5. SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROSEA PLENA seed image

    SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROSEA PLENA

    Family: Caryophyllaceae | Common name: Double-flowered Soapwort
    This ancient member of the carnation family, "Bouncing Bett", should be in every cottage garden, and will form long-lived, slowly-spreading clumps which display sprays of very sweetly perfumed, double pink flowers which are produced from spring until late autumn. ... Learn More

    $2.40

    (120+ seeds)

  6. SAPONARIA VACCARIA 'PINK BEAUTY' seed image

    SAPONARIA VACCARIA 'PINK BEAUTY'

    Family: Caryophyllaceae | Common name: Soapwort
    Very easy to grow, this is a very attractive and showy annual with graceful sprays of star-like, deep pink flowers, each about one third of an inch across. Produced in profusion, the stems are excellent for cutting and are often used as a filler, with Gypsophila. ... Learn More

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    (120+ seeds)

  7. SAPONARIA VACCARIA WHITE seed image

    SAPONARIA VACCARIA WHITE

    Family: Caryophyllaceae | Common name: Soapwort
    A hardy annual with light green leaves and large sprays of sweet smelling, star like white flowers from July to August. The stems are thicker, stronger, taller, and easier to manage than those of annual gypsophila and can be used as an alternative in displays and bouquets. Ideal for borders and cut flowers. ... Learn More

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    (120+ seeds)

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