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Saponaria officinalis Graciella White | Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis Graciella White | Soapwort

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Saponaria officinalis Graciella White | Soapwort

A Fragrant, Long-Blooming Perennial for Every Garden!

Saponaria officinalis Graciella White, also known as Soapwort, is a beautiful perennial plant that produces delicate, pure white flowers with a soft, jasmine-like fragrance. This variety blooms from mid-summer to early autumn, covering the plant with airy clusters of blossoms. Its lush, dark green foliage creates a stunning contrast, making it an excellent choice for wildflower gardens, cottage borders, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and container planting.

Key Features

  • Plant Type: Perennial (blooms in the first year if sown early)
  • Foliage: Deciduous, dark green
  • Flower Color: Pure white
  • Blooming Season: Mid-summer to early autumn
  • Plant Height: 45-60 cm
  • Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
  • Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
  • Plant Spacing: 23 cm
  • Pinching: Not necessary
  • Uses: Wildflower meadows, cut flowers, scented gardens, container planting

Sowing Instructions

  • Best Sowing Time: Autumn or early spring for the earliest blooms.
  • Outdoor Sowing: Directly sow in moist, well-drained soil in a cold frame or garden bed. The natural winter cold helps break seed dormancy, leading to spring germination.
  • Indoor Sowing: Surface sow onto moist compost and maintain a temperature of 16–18°C for 2–4 weeks. Then, cold stratify at -4 to +4°C (refrigeration is ideal) for 4–6 weeks. Return to 5–12°C for final germination.
  • Transplanting: Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions and plant out once the risk of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

  • Soil: Prefers neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil.
  • Watering: Moderate; once established, the plant is drought-tolerant.
  • Sunlight: Thrives in full sun for optimal flowering.
  • Container-Friendly: Perfect for patios, balconies, and decorative garden pots.

Care Instructions

  • Pruning: No pruning required; retains a natural, elegant shape.
  • Self-Seeding: If left uncut, the plant self-seeds, creating a naturalized effect.
  • Propagation: Can be propagated through seeds or softwood cuttings.

Why Choose Saponaria officinalis ‘Graciella White’?

  • Delightful Fragrance: Emits a gentle, jasmine-like scent.
  • Early Flowering: Blooms in the first year if sown early.
  • Long-Lasting Blooms: Flowers mid-summer to autumn.
  • Excellent Cut Flower: Ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements.
  • Low Maintenance: A perfect choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

 

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