About
A compact, clump-forming, perennial from the mountains of Europe and Central Asia with finely divided, mid-green leaves and large, solitary, cup-shaped, pale lilac flowers with yellow stamens, borne later in the season (serotina � late-flowering) than most Pulsatilla species, followed by feathery seed heads. A choice species for a sunny, 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.