Sea Campion. A mound-forming alpine with grey-green leaves. Single white flowers in summer. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Silene uniflora
A mound-forming alpine with grey-green leaves. Single white flowers in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Silene |
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Species | uniflora |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sea Campion |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 8cm |
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mound-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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