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Alpine RockerySynonym

Silene alpestris 'Flore Pleno'
  • RHS AGM

double-flowered alpine catchfly

A tufted evergreen perennial forming a loose mat of narrow dark green leaves, with sprays of button-like double white flowers 1cm in width, on stems to 15cm in height

Synonyms
Silene alpestris 'Flore Pleno'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed or alpine house. Resents winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division of rooted offshoots

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Gravel garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be subject to a smut and powdery mildews

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