Tumbling Ted Saponaria ocymoides 5-10 pot P9

Size: Potmaat leidend

5-10cm

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Pot 9x9 cm (P9)

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Available from: 03/02/2025

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Benefits according to our specialist

Plantable year-round
Rich flowering
Low maintenance

Plant features
Description
Planting and care
Packaging and shipping

Genus
Saponaria (view all varieties)

Root type
Pot

Pot size
9x9 cm (P9)

Flowering months
May, June, July, August

Leaf colour
Pink

Possibilities
Border, Group planting, Edge planting

Soil type
All soil types, well-drained

Positioning
Semi-shade, Sun

Winter hardiness
-15,0°C / -9,4°C, USDA zone 7b/8a

Fruit-bearing plants
No

Water needs
Average water

Number of plants per m²
9

Evergreen plants
No

Leaf colour
Green

Fragrant plants
No

Growth habit
Creeping wide-spreading growth habit

Height at time of delivery excluding pot/clod
5-10

Mature height (cm)
15

Art. no.
1001074

Description

Saponaria ocymoides | Tumbling Ted

The charming Saponaria ocymoides, also known as tumbling Ted or basil soap-wort, is a delightful addition to any garden. This European native is known for its creeping growth habit and vibrant displays of pink blooms. Ideal for border and edge planting, Saponaria ocymoides creates a lush carpet of greenery and flowers throughout the warmer months.

With its ability to spread widely, tumbling Ted adds a touch of whimsy to garden landscapes, cascading beautifully over walls and through garden beds.

Key features of Saponaria ocymoides

Saponaria ocymoides, commonly referred to as basil soap-wort, is a semi-evergreen species that brings a variety of attributes to the garden:

Saponaria is a low-growing plant, typically reaching a height of just 15 cm, making it an excellent ground cover.
It flaunts a vibrant green foliage throughout the year and during the summer months, it becomes adorned with a profusion of pink flowers.
The plant has a creeping, widespread growth habit that fills garden spaces with ease.
While it's not an evergreen, the foliage of tumbling Ted remains green in spring, summer, and autumn, and it's semi-evergreen in winter.
Saponaria ocymoides thrives in well-drained soil and can adapt to a variety of soil types.
It enjoys sun to partial shade, making it versatile for different garden aspects.

Tips

For optimal growth, plant Saponaria ocymoides in a sunny spot where the soil is well-drained.
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil moist. Despite its drought resistance, tumbling Ted performs best when consistently watered.
Propagation is simple and can be done through sowing seeds or softwood cuttings, especially in the spring and early summer.
Prune back after flowering to encourage a dense growth form and to maintain the desired shape and size of your plantings.
Add a layer of mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Ideal placement of a Saponaria ocymoides

Saponaria ocymoides flourishes best in full sun to partial shade, where it can bask in the warmth and light to encourage its charming pink blooms. The ideal location should offer well-drained soil, as this species is adaptable to various soil types but does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. When considering placement, opt for a spot that will showcase its creeping, widespread growth habit, such as the edge of a border or as part of a group planting, where its mat-forming nature can be appreciated and allowed to cascade freely.

How do I plant a Saponaria ocymoides?

For successful cultivation, Saponaria ocymoides should be planted in well-drained soil, which can range from loamy to sandy compositions. The location should provide full sun to partial shade to encourage a profuse display of its charming pink blooms throughout the flowering months. While adaptable to various soil types, ensuring good drainage is crucial for the plant's health.

This species benefits from thorough watering immediately after planting to help establish its root system. Space individuals adequately to accommodate their creeping growth habit, allowing them to form a lush, low mat of green foliage that becomes a vibrant showcase of pink in the summer.

Pruning a Saponaria ocymoides

Pruning of Saponaria ocymoides should be carried out after the flowering period, typically in late summer or early autumn. This maintenance encourages a tidy growth habit and promotes denser foliage for the following season. Simply trim back the overextended stems to maintain the plant's sprawling, ground-covering form, being careful not to cut into the woody base. Regular pruning also helps to rejuvenate the plant, ensuring a robust display of pink blooms throughout its peak months.

Watering a Saponaria ocymoides

To ensure the health and vitality of Saponaria ocymoides, adequate watering is essential. This species thrives when the soil is kept consistently moist, particularly during the active growth in the spring and summer months. The preferred method of watering is to submerge the pot in water, allowing the moisture to penetrate deeply and saturate the root zone. This approach promotes a robust root system, capable of supporting the plant's spreading habit. It is critical to use well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging, which can be detrimental to the plant's health. Regular monitoring of soil moisture will result in a lush, flourishing display.

Fertilising a Saponaria ocymoides

To support the thriving and lush mat of foliage, fertilizing this species is recommended at the onset of the growing season. A balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in early spring can provide the necessary nutrients for the plant's initial burst of growth. It is advisable to use a product that continues to release nutrients over a period of three to four months, aligning with the plant's active growing phase.

As a creeping, widespread grower, it benefits from a uniform application of fertilizer spread evenly around its base, taking care not to concentrate the product on the foliage itself. This will encourage a robust display of pink blooms throughout the flowering months. No additional feeding is required during the rest of the year, as the plant is adapted to a range of soil types and conditions.

The characteristics of a Saponaria ocymoides

Saponaria ocymoides is a charming addition to rock gardens and cascading over stone walls, creating a visual delight with its vibrant pink blossoms. This species, renowned for its resilience, thrives in a range of soil conditions, from dry to moderately moist. Its dense mat of foliage remains attractive even when not in bloom, providing an excellent ground cover solution. Furthermore, Saponaria ocymoides can be a wonderful companion plant, blending harmoniously with other perennials.

Separating/dividing a Saponaria ocymoides

Propagating Saponaria ocymoides effectively can be achieved by dividing the plant every few years to maintain its vigor. The division should take place in either spring or autumn. Carefully lift the plant from the soil, ensuring to preserve as much of the root system as possible. Once removed, separate the plant into smaller clumps, making sure each new section has a good amount of roots attached. Replant these divisions promptly into well-drained soil, spacing them adequately to accommodate their creeping, widespread growth habit. This will encourage a flush of healthy, new growth and abundant flowering in the following seasons.

What will be the height of Saponaria ocymoides?

Saponaria ocymoides typically grows up to 10 centimeters in height when fully mature.

What will be the width of Saponaria ocymoides?

Saponaria ocymoides will ultimately spread between 10 centimeters and 50 centimeters.

Which soil type is most suitable for the Saponaria ocymoides?

Saponaria ocymoides is well-suited to all soil types, provided that the soil is well-drained. Ensuring proper drainage is essential for the healthy growth of this plant.

What is the ideal positioning for the Saponaria ocymoides?

Saponaria ocymoides thrives in locations with both sun and partial shade. It can be ideally placed in areas that receive direct sunlight as well as in spots where the sunlight is partially filtered. This plant is adaptable to varying light conditions, allowing for flexibility in its placement within a garden or landscape.

What is the flowering colour of the Saponaria ocymoides?

The blossoms of Saponaria ocymoides exhibit a lovely pink hue. This delicate colour adds a graceful touch to the appearance of the plant when it is in bloom.

Is the Saponaria ocymoides hardy?

Certainly, Saponaria ocymoides demonstrates winter hardiness with the ability to endure temperatures between -15.0°C to -9.4°C. This places it within the USDA hardiness zones 7b to 8a, indicating its suitability for withstanding winter conditions in these zones.

Is the Saponaria ocymoides evergreen?

Saponaria ocymoides is not an evergreen plant. It is a deciduous plant that sheds its leaves at the end of the growing season and regrows them in the following spring.

What is the growth strength of the Saponaria ocymoides?

Saponaria ocymoides is known for its relatively swift growth, typically reaching its full height within a period of two to five years. This indicates that it is a plant with a moderately rapid growth rate, demonstrating steady and consistent development over a few years.

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