About
A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with a compact form. It bears masses of blooms. 'Brilliant' is valued in garden settings.
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
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist soil in sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow seed in spring
Pest resistanceAphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould