Silene uniflora 'White Bells'
sea campion 'White Bells'
A dainty alpine reaching 15cm. It forms a mat of green leaves with white flowers with a puffed up light pink base which is retained for longer after the flowers finish
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming
- Genus
Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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