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bladder campion

Silene vulgaris

Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: common bladder catchfly, cowbell, maiden's tears, ben, bird's eggs, bull rattle, cow pap, devil's rattlebox, frothy poppy, kiss-me-quick, rattle bay, snappers, spatling poppy, white ben, white bottle

About this plant

S. vulgaris is an upright, semi-evergreen perennial to 60cm tall, with oval leaves and lax sprays of white flowers 2.5cm wide, each with a bladdery inflated calyx, opening 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

ClayLoam

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a nuisance

Diseases

Powdery mildew may occur

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years