Silene asterius Bare Rooted

$9.95

Out of stock

Description

Hardy perennial forming a low clump of lanceolate green foliage to 50cm wide. Spikes of cherry red flowers with blue anthers to 30cm late spring. Most soils and prefers full sun. Drought and frost tolerant once established but summer water recommended in dry districts. Great for borders, massed plantings, pots and containers. A very eye catching plant.

this plant is sent bare rooted

photo courtesy of Joseva5/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-2.0

Additional information

Height

Under 1m

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Sub-Tropical, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

light to medium with some summer water

Description

Hardy perennial forming a low clump of lanceolate green foliage to 50cm wide. Spikes of cherry red flowers with blue anthers to 30cm late spring. Most soils and prefers full sun. Drought and frost tolerant once established but summer water recommended in dry districts. Great for borders, massed plantings, pots and containers. A very eye catching plant.

this plant is sent bare rooted

photo courtesy of Joseva5/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-2.0

Additional information

Height

Under 1m

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Sub-Tropical, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

light to medium with some summer water

Description

Hardy perennial forming a low clump of lanceolate green foliage to 50cm wide. Spikes of cherry red flowers with blue anthers to 30cm late spring. Most soils and prefers full sun. Drought and frost tolerant once established but summer water recommended in dry districts. Great for borders, massed plantings, pots and containers. A very eye catching plant.

this plant is sent bare rooted

photo courtesy of Joseva5/wikimedia commons/CC-BY-SA-2.0

Additional information

Height

Under 1m

Position

Full Sun

Region

Cold, Dry, Sub-Tropical, Temperate

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sandy Loam, Well drained

Watering

light to medium with some summer water