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Silene uniflora 'Compacta' (Sea campion 'Compacta')
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Silene uniflora 'Compacta'
Other names
Sea campion 'Compacta', Catchfly 'Compacta', Rock campion 'Compacta'
Genus
Silene Silene
Variety or Cultivar
'Compacta' _ 'Compacta' is a compact, mound-forming semi-evergreen perennial with fleshy, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, throughout summer, short, upright stems bearing pink-flushed, white flowers with bladder-shaped calyxes.
Silene uniflora 'Compacta' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
White, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Silene uniflora 'Compacta' (Sea campion 'Compacta') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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 uniflora 'Compacta'
Other names
Sea campion 'Compacta', Catchfly 'Compacta', Rock campion 'Compacta'
Genus
Silene Silene
Variety or Cultivar
'Compacta' _ 'Compacta' is a compact, mound-forming semi-evergreen perennial with fleshy, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, throughout summer, short, upright stems bearing pink-flushed, white flowers with bladder-shaped calyxes.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Silene uniflora 'Compacta' (Sea campion 'Compacta') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Neutral, Alkaline | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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