About
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial, to 60cm tall, bearing small clusters of double, bright magenta flowers on branched, upright stems in mid-summer.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil in light, dappled shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division of offsets when dormant
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a smut and powdery mildews