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white campion

Silene latifolia

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: bull rattle, cow rattle, white cockle, white robin

About this plant

S. latifolia is an upright biennial or short-lived perennial with elliptic leaves and clusters of white flowers to 3cm across, with a slight scent in the evening, in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClaySandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or division of offsets when dormant

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a smut and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesWildflower MeadowGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years