Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor'

Also Known As

Clifford Moor Red Campion
Red Campion

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor' plant details

Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silene dioica is a somewhat old-fashioned garden perennial but beautiful especially in spring and early summer. 'Clifford Moor' has variegated leaves edged with yellow fading to creamy yellow topped with bright pink, pinwheel-like flowers. Popular with butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Deep green foliage brightly edged with creamy gold makes this 18" selection attractive all season, but its delightful starry flowers in pink are an added bonus in early summer. S/M (not dry) PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Zn 5. Pink flowers. Dark green & gold foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Herbaceous perennial with large golden-yellow, spoon-shaped leaves splashed with dark green along the mid-vein. Rose-pink flowers appear in spring and early summer. Provide full sun to light shade and regular water. An excellent choice for containers or massed in perennial borders.

By: Native Sons

Lovely foliage with golden edged leaves mound 12-18" – cheerful rose flowers in early summer wave on 12-18" stems. Easy to grow in full sun or light shade, well drained moist soils.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Who really cares about flowers when foliage can be this scrumptious with its variegated leaves of green edged in gold. Forming clumps 12-18" tall x 1' wide, these dieback perennials look lovely all summer but, to give the flowers their due, are especially fine when adorned with loose cymes of pink flowers standing above the foliage. Best in well-drained soil with protection from hottest afternoon sun and accepting of summer water or dry conditions once established. Frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5.