(Vaccaria hispanica) Saponaria, along with Gypsophila "Covent Garden", belongs to the school of airy and elegant white fillers for bouquets. In comparison to “Covent Garden” it is a bit sturdier, with slightly larger flowers to 1", and an added bonus of ornamental green seed pods and slightly waxy foliage. Cut in sprays that last for days! Appreciates cooler weather and can be direct sown every 2-3 weeks until mid-summer. 2-3" tall/wide.
60 days. UO

Packet: 100 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 2 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Direct sow a few weeks before last frost.

Note: Appreciates cooler weather. May be sown every 2-3 weeks until mid summer.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Surface sow or cover seeds very lightly

SPACING:

4-9"

EMERGENCE:

7-10 days @ soil temp 70F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Average. Tolerant to most soil types but prefers well-drained and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

While not absolutely necessary, you may provide a staking or netting to keep them upright and tidy.

Cut when just a few flowers are open and expect a vase life of 5 days.

Saponaria, 'White Beauty'