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Silene 'Starburst'

Silene laciniata (Catchfly,Campion)

Hardy Perennial

You will be star struck as the showy, carmine red flowers of this dramatic Campion erupt in a profusion of bright blooms on upright wiry stems. This easy to grow hardy perennial makes a vibrant addition to borders from mid-summer onwards. The long lasting blooms are perfect for adding a bright splash of colour to fiery planting schemes. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Supplied as plug tray plants.

Ideal For:
exotic garden, cottage gardens
Flowering Period:
July, August, September
Position:
sun or semi shade, dappled shade
    • 24 plug tray plants

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    • Despatch: By end of August 2013
    • £7.99
Pot up plants using free-draining compost, and grow campion on in frost free conditions until large enough to plant outside. Once they are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting them outdoors. Grow silene plants on fertile, well drained, neutral to alkaline soil, in full sun or dappled shade. Avoid planting Campion in soils that are excessively wet in winter.
Water silene plants regularly until they are fully established. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps in spring. Campion flowers self-seed freely. If seedlings are not wanted, deadhead stems of silene flowers as the blooms fade.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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