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double sea campion

Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast' (d)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: witches' thimbles [3]

About this plant

A semi-evergreen perennial to 20cm tall forming a mat of grey-green, lance-shaped, fleshy leaves to 2cm long. Pompom-like, double white flowers are borne above the foliage on branched stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi 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

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Ideal for rock gardens, scree beds, gravel gardens, walls and alpine troughs

Pruning

Deadhead after flowering

Propagation

Divide congested mats in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years