Silene dioica 'Rollie's Favorite'PBR
red campion 'Rollie's Favorite'
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial, to 45cm high, with dark-green, hairy, oval leaves. Clusters of starry pink flowers, with white eyes, are borne on branching, semi-trailing stems in late spring and summer
Synonyms
Silene robotii 'Rollies Favourite'Lychnis 'Rollie's Favorite'
see moreLychnis 'Rolly's Favorite'
Lychnis × _Silene_ 'Rollies Favourite'
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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
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from wet conditions in winter
Propagation
Propagate by division or from basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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