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Silene schafta 'Shell Pink'

Also Known As

  • Silene shafta 'Shell Pink'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5"-6"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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Silene schafta 'Shell Pink' plant details

Silene schafta 'Shell Pink' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene schafta 'Shell Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene schafta 'Shell Pink'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The name says it all - an absolute cotton candy froth of the palest pink flowers, all the more spectacular in contrast to the rust tons of fall. Zone 5 -Joseph

Gardening facts about Silene schafta 'Shell Pink' plant

How to Grow Silene schafta 'Shell Pink'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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