Silene acaulis Blush

Description

Light pink flowers on deep green foliage.

This is a far more compact version of S’ acaulis and generally will not spread beyond 20cm. Ideal for the alpine rock garden and container in  a sunny or semi-shaded position.

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 5cm

Spread: 20cm

Common Name: moss campion

Life Cycle: Perennial

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Foliage:  elliptic

Basic Colour: (  pink )

Flower Colour: pink

Natural Flowering: March – May

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 15cm

Soil Requirements:  well-drained / average / moist

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location:  rock garden / container

Usage:  ornamental

Pruning:

Tolerates: Drought tolerant

Origin: Europe (Cultivar)