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Silene latifolia (White campion)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Silene latifolia
Other names
White campion, Bull rattle, Cow rattle, White robin, White cockle
Genus
Silene Silene
Species
S. latifolia - S. latifolia is an upright biennial or short-lived perennial with elliptic, veined, dark green leaves and clusters of night-scented, white flowers in summer.
Silene latifolia is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Silene latifolia (White campion) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Containers, Gravel, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes wet winter conditions. Male and female plants must be grown together to produce seed.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Silene latifolia
Other names
White campion, Bull rattle, Cow rattle, White robin, White cockle
Genus
Silene Silene
Species
S. latifolia - S. latifolia is an upright biennial or short-lived perennial with elliptic, veined, dark green leaves and clusters of night-scented, white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Silene latifolia (White campion) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Containers, Gravel, Greenhouse, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes wet winter conditions. Male and female plants must be grown together to produce seed.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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