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Alpine Rockery
Silene zawadskii
Zawadski's campion
S. zawadskii is a dwarf perennial producing a mat of evergreen leaves, with pure white flowers, up to 2.5cm across, with an inflated pale green calyx, on 25cm stems in summer
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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
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- E Carpathians Mountains
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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