Silene banksia 'Molten Lava'
campion 'Molten Lava'
A compact short-lived perennial, to around 25cm high, with green leaves strongly flushed with purple-bronze. Clusters of bright orange-red flowers with notched petals are produced from mid to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Bronze Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Green Bronze Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Bronze Purple | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate light shade but foliage colour is better in sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division of established clumps, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
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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