Saponaria 'Pink Beauty'
(Saponaria vaccaria)
80 seeds $3.50
HomeSaponaria 'Pink Beauty' is a popular annual used as a filler in cut flower arrangements. It is similar to baby's breath, but the flowers are much larger with sturdier stems. The 1-inch-wide flowers are a lovely shade of dusty pink, appearing in nicely branched sprays.
Besides its use a cut flower, Saponaria 'Pink Beauty' also works in the garden, adding a little extra touch. I grew it as a companion for my white snapdragons.
Saponaria 'Pink Beauty' blooms quickly - only 60 days from sowing. Direct sow or start transplants every two weeks for a longer display. Harvest when one-third of the flowers are open. Dip the bottom few inches of the stems in boiling water for 7 seconds, then place in cool water. Vase life is 7 days.
Also known as Soapwort 'Beauty Pink', Cow Soapwort, Gypsophila vaccaria, and Vaccaria hispanica.
height 24" spacing 9"
Sowing Pink Beauty Saponaria Seeds
Sow outdoors after the last frost date. Or start indoors 4 weeks early. Sow in succession every 2 weeks. Full sun.
