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Silene coronaria Atrosanguinea Group
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Atrosanguinea Group are erect short-lived perennials or biennials with silvery-grey, felted, oval to lance-shaped leaves and reddish-purple to vivid magenta flowers on branched stems in summer
Synonyms
Lychnis coronaria Atrosanguinea GroupLychnis atropurpurea
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | Pink Purple Red | Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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 any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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