Silene schafta 'Shell Pink'
autumn catchfly 'Shell Pink'
An semi-evergreen perennial forming small, low clumps to 25cm tall and 30cm wide. Its lance-shaped leaves are bright green, up to 2cm long, and from late summer into early autumn, masses of pale pink flowers with notched petals are borne
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed or alpine house. Resents winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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