Silene
Short and Sweet
- Quite hardy and can tolerate dry and wet conditions
- Great in containers for late winter or spring
- Easy to grow
Botanical name Silene caroliniana var. wherryi Short and Sweet
Botanical name Silene caroliniana var. wherryi Short and Sweet
Plant uses
- Container displays for late winter and spring
- Small gardens, patios and courtyards
- Mass plant for dense splash of colour
- Rockeries, embankments or narrow spaces
Cultural care
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Low. Once established, quite dry tolerant requiring only occasional long soaks during extended periods of heat.
CARE:
Plant in most soil types which are well draining. No pruning generally required although trim off spent flowers to keep tidy. A single application of slow release fertiliser in spring will improve overall performance.