About
A low-growing, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial. The leaves are lance-shaped, pale creamy-yellow and grey-green variegated. White flowers with deeply-cut petals are borne on branched stems throughout 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
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position
PruningDeadhead after flowering
PropagationDivide congested mats in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free