How to Grow and Care for Rock soapwort

Rock soapwort, also known as Tumbling ted

Rock soapwort is a low-maintenance perennial, preferred for its trailing habit and profusion of flowers. Key care points include full sun exposure and well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Rock soapwort is drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established. Pruning after the first flowering will promote a second bloom, showcasing its minimal care needs and ease of upkeep.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Rock soapwort

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	2-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Rock soapwort typically forms a low-growing, matlike groundcover, flourishing with a profusion of tiny, bright pink, five-petaled blossoms in the late spring to early summer. Its foliage is dense, comprised of small, oval to lance-shaped leaves that exhibit a lively green hue. The flowers cluster at the tips of the stems, which can reach the spacing guideline of 10 to 16 inches (25 to 40 cm) apart, indicative of its spreading habit. The plant's ability to withstand some periods of drought suggests it has strategies to conserve water, possibly through its leaf structure and growth pattern.