About
A tight, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial from rocky habitats in Turkey and the Caucasus with small, narrow, densely packed leaves resembling those of a pink (Dianthus, dianthifolium), and short spikes of small, pink funnel-shaped flowers in summer. A choice and ornamental prickly thrift for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.