About
Silene zawadskii, Zawadski's campion, is a dwarf, mat-forming, evergreen perennial producing pure-white flowers up to 2.5 cm across with an inflated pale-green calyx on stems to 25 cm in summer. A rewarding and ornamental alpine campion for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Silene, the campions and catchflies, are annuals, biennials and perennials producing two-lipped or notched petals in white, pink or red flowers, often with an inflated or sticky calyx. Excellent plants for a sunny, well-drained border, rock garden or wildflower meadow.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toE Carpathians Mountains
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews