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moss campion

Silene acaulis

Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: dwarf catchfly, moss pink, cushion pink [2]

About this plant

S. acaulis is an evergreen, compact, cushion-forming perennial to around 5cm high with tiny, linear, bright green leaves. Flowers borne in spring are pink, or occasionally white and often have notched petals

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Resents winter wet

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from basal stem cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years