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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Silene banksia 'Hill Grounds'

campion 'Hill Grounds'

A short-lived perennial, to around 75cm high in flower, with silvery woolly stems and leaves. Bright cerise-pink flowers are borne on slender branching stems from late spring to late summer

Synonyms
Lychnis 'Hill Grounds'
Silene banksia 'Hill Grounds'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade; not tolerant of winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by division of established clumps, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring. Flowers are sterile; this cultivar will not self-seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowers

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and cuckoo spit

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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