Saponaria `Soapwort Pink Beauty`

450 seeds

How to Seed Saponaria “Soapwort Pink Beauty” (Saponaria vaccaria)

1. Sowing Time:
   Sow directly outdoors from March to May, or indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost. In mild regions, you can also sow in autumn (September–October) for earlier blooms next spring.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep in fine, well-prepared soil. Cover lightly and press gently.

3. Soil:
   Prefers light, well-drained soil. Saponaria grows well even in poor or sandy soils, making it ideal for rock gardens or borders.

4. Light & Temperature:
   Choose a sunny position or lightly shaded area. Ideal temperature for germination is 18–22 °C (65–72 °F).

5. Germination Time:
   Seeds germinate within 10–20 days under warm, moist conditions.

6. Thinning / Transplanting:
   When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin or transplant them to 20–25 cm apart for healthy growth and airflow.

7. Growing Tips:

   • Water moderately; Saponaria tolerates dry conditions once established.

   • Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

   • The “Pink Beauty” variety produces delicate pink blooms on branching stems, perfect for borders, beds, or cut flower arrangements.

   • Self-seeds easily — allowing new blooms year after year.