Silene coronaria Oculata Group

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Synonyms

Lychnis coronaria 'Oculata'
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Annual Biennial Herbaceous Perennial
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A collection of biennials or short-lived perennials, with slender upright stems and narrowly ovate leaves all felted with silvery white. Branching sprays of white flowers with deep pink centres are produced in late summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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 moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by basal softwood cuttings in spring.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering or to prevent unwanted self-seeding

Pests

May be susceptible to slug and snail damage

Diseases

Generally disease-free