About
A low-growing, mat-forming violet from South American mountain habitats with small, rounded, mid-green leaves and small, violet-blue, five-petalled flowers in spring. A delicate violet for a cool, moist, 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.