Description
This Bulgarian species is unlike any of the other silene cultivations and looks more like an allium. Producing globular heads of crimson flowers and blue anthers on tall, upright stems, this makes good cut flowers.
Flowering: Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 60cm
Spread: 30cm
Further information:
Avoid dry soils when planting.
Common Name: Cherry Drumsticks / Catchfly
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Foliage: oblong
Basic Colour: ( Pink )
Flower Colour: Pink
Natural Flowering: June – July
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 60cm
Soil Requirements: well-drained / average / moist
Soil ph: acid / alkaline / neutral
Location: border / cottage garden / rock garden / container
Usage: ornamental / deer resistant / butterflies
Pruning: cut back after flowering
Tolerates: Drought tolerant
Origin: Europe
John H. (verified owner) –
Larger than expected, excellent quality plant.
HARRY WHITEHEAD (verified owner) –
looks a bit sad but picking up I think
Jan Wilson (verified owner) –