{"product_id":"soapwort-683","title":"Soapwort Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaponaria officinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoapwort is a charming perennial herb prized for both its ornamental beauty and fascinating history as a natural cleanser. Producing clusters of delicate pink to pale blush flowers throughout the warmer months, it brings a soft cottage-garden feel to borders, wildlife gardens and naturalised plantings. Growing between 30 and 90 cm tall, it forms attractive clumps of lance-shaped foliage and spreads gradually over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in naturally occurring compounds known as saponins, Soapwort has been used for centuries as a gentle cleaning plant. When the leaves or roots are mixed with water, they produce a mild lather that was traditionally used to wash delicate fabrics, tapestries and even skin. Its botanical name, \u003cem\u003eSaponaria\u003c\/em\u003e, derives from the Latin word \u003cem\u003esapo\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its practical uses, Soapwort is a valuable garden plant, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. It thrives in a range of conditions and is particularly well suited to cottage gardens, herb gardens and informal plantings where it can naturalise over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and long-lived, Soapwort combines beauty, history and usefulness in a single hardy perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 1,200 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 120 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November and March to May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed on the surface of moist seed-raising mix and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil. Keep moist until germination occurs. Transplant seedlings into full sun or partial shade, spacing plants 30–50 cm apart. Prefers moist but well-drained soil and will tolerate a range of garden conditions once established. Remove spent flower heads if desired, or allow plants to self-seed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375847821530,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71e7ea61.80780828","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_fe765033-2b7e-4a75-b14d-60710fdfde3f.jpg?v=1754017172","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/soapwort-683","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}