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Herbaceous Perennial

Silene dioica 'Rollie's Favorite'PBR
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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 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 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
H6
Botanical 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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