About
A small to medium, evergreen rhododendron from Yunnan, forming a compact, spreading shrub with small, elliptic, mid-green leaves and trusses of open, funnel-shaped, deep crimson-pink to rose flowers in spring. A choice and ornamental woodland shrub for acidic, humus-rich soil in a sheltered, partially shaded position.
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.