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Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake'

Also Known As

  • Silene maritima 'Swan Lake' DBL

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

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Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake' plant details

Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A nice fully double large flowered clone of maritima; if you've grown maritima before and written it off as nothing special, think again, the carnation like buds open to white powderpuffs that are something else. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake' plant

How to Grow Silene uniflora 'Swan Lake'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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