Where to plant Saponaria ocymoides?
Saponaria ocymoides (Tumbling Ted) is a hardy perennial with a creeping/spreading habit. It can be used to form a ground cover in sunny spaces, or as an attractive cascading plant if planted over retaining walls or raised beds. This low growing species is perfect for growing in rockeries and gravel gardens too. Saponaria ocymoides, commonly called rock soapwort, is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial ground cover native to the rocky, mountainous slopes of southwestern and south central Europe. This plant is densely branched with a mounding to trailing habit, creating a mat 6-8 tall with a 1-2′ spread.Saponaria ocymoides (Tumbling Ted) is a hardy perennial with a creeping/spreading habit. It can be used to form a ground cover in sunny spaces, or as an attractive cascading plant if planted over retaining walls or raised beds. This low growing species is perfect for growing in rockeries and gravel gardens too.
Does Saponaria need full sun?
Rock Soapwort prefers well-drained, medium to dry, slightly alkaline, loamy soil, but tolerates light-textured soil. Plant in full sun to maximize blossoms. Once established, it will also tolerate some drought. Plant soapwort in a full or partial sun location; in extremely hot climates, an area that receives afternoon shade is ideal. While soapwort can grow in rocky and sandy soils, lean, well-draining garden soil is best.The soap plants thrives with minimal care, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. It prefers well-drained soil and needs only occasional watering, especially during its growing season.