Overview
Silene 'Pink Bells' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Silene, part of the Caryophyllaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Silene 'Pink Bells' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Silene 'Pink Bells' is a clump-forming deciduous perennial cultivar within the Silene genus, which includes annuals, biennials, and herbaceous or evergreen perennials with opposite, toothless leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed sites with fertile, moist, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and flowers in summer and autumn, making it suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, and flower borders or beds.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Silene
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Silene 'Pink Bells' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Silene 'Pink Bells'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Silene 'Pink Bells'?
Silene 'Pink Bells' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Silene 'Pink Bells' need?
Silene 'Pink Bells' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Silene 'Pink Bells' hardy in the UK?
Silene 'Pink Bells' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Silene 'Pink Bells'?
Seed.
More in the Silene genus
- Lychnis chalcedonica (Hessenhof Form)Maltese Cross
- Lychnis coronaria
- Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'Rose Campion
- Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor' (v)
- Silene dioica 'Rosea Plena' (d)
- Silene firma
- Silene keiskeiKeisuke campion
- Silene keiskei var. minor
