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Saponaria ocymoides
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Zeepkruid is a large liefhebber of somewhat rondhangen. The average size is 20 cm. The flower colour is pink. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - July.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.1.4.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Fast growing, cushion forming plants, for a sunny place, for instance between rocks and in open brick walls.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : In small groups or solitary. Tolerate mild droughts.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : rose

Flowering period : may - june

Size approx. : 20 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Family : Caryophyllaceae


© first picture : P. de Frankrijker en Zn., Boskoop

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Pyreneeen

© picture 4 : Marlien van der Linden, location picture : Sequoiahof, Vlake

© picture 5 : Marlien van der Linden, location picture : Sequoiahof, Vlake