Saponaria officinalis Rosea Plena

Saponins within this plant have long been valued as a cleanser for all manner of things from skin to metals, hence the common name ‘Bouncingbet’, as this was an old fashioned name for a washer woman. In fact, a lather can be produced if you rub the leaves between your hands. Though considered toxic the Dutch used it to give a better head to beer and saponins are still used for that purpose today. Fragrant, panicle like cymes of pink flowers appear from early summer to autumn. Deer resistant. Prefers well-drained soil in sun. Height 60cm (24”) spread 50cm (20”). Herbaceous perennial. Delivery April onwards.  

• Flower Colour: Pink
• Aspect: Full Sun
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Flowering Time: Autumn
• Hardiness: Hardy Perennial
• Height: 60cm (24")
• Spread: 50cm (20")
• Delivery: March onwards
• Quantity: 3 young plants
• Flowering Time: Long Flowering
• Other: Pest Resistant
• Other: Scented
• Other: Suitable for Container