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rose of heaven

Silene coeli-rosa

Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

S. coeli-rosa is an erect annual with narrowly oblong leaves and lax clusters of white-eyed, pink flowers to 2.5cm across, in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoam

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. The photograph shows a seed strain sold as Brilliant mixture

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years