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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Silene vulgaris
Other names
Bladder campion, Silene cucubalus, Silene inflata, Maiden's tears
Genus
Silene 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
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.
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs Aphids , Glasshouse whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs
Diseases
Genarally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Silene vulgaris (Bladder campion) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
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 vulgaris
Other names
Bladder campion, Silene cucubalus, Silene inflata, Maiden's tears
Genus
Silene 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.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
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.
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse whitefly , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs
Diseases
Genarally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Silene vulgaris (Bladder campion) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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