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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Silene vulgaris
Other names: Bladder campion, Silene cucubalus, Silene inflata, Maiden's tears
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Genus: Silene
Species: S. vulgaris - S. vulgaris is a twining perennial with green leaves. In late spring until late summer it has white flowers with a pale green, balloon-like calyx that has red or deep green veins.
Silene vulgaris is: Semi evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers have a soft fragrance at night.
Habit: Branching, Spreading, Twining
Toxicity: Although no toxicity has been mentioned it does contain saponins: toxic substances which are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm.
Silene vulgaris (Bladder campion) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
The individual flowers are small and have five-notched petals, which grow out of an inflated bladder-like calyx, hence its name. The very attractive insect the black and red froghopper is often seen on this plant.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 19:36
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