Silene × walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose'
campion 'Abbotswood Rose'
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 40cm high, with silvery, finely hairy leaves. Produces rounded, deep pink flowers with white eyes on branching, silver-grey flower stems from early to late summer
Synonyms
Lychnis coronaria 'Abbotswood Rose'Lychnis × walkeri 'Abbotswood Rose'
see moreSilene schafta 'Abbotswood'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen or Deciduous
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun or light shade; will tolerate poor and dry soils.
Propagation
Propagate by division of established clumps, or by seed, though plants grown from seed may vary
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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