About
A dwarf, mat-forming perennial from rocky, stony habitats in the mountains of Central Asia with small, pink-purple flowers and narrow, linear leaves. A rare Pamir alpine for a very well-drained, cool alpine house or trough.
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.