Silene dioica 'Flore Pleno'

Also Known As

Melandrium rubrum 'Flore Pleno'
Flore Pleno Double Flowered Catchfly
Flore Pleno Red Campion

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Silene dioica 'Flore Pleno' plant details

Silene dioica 'Flore Pleno' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene dioica 'Flore Pleno'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene dioica 'Flore Pleno'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We love this old heirloom performer! We found some stuffed in cans that were still alive after 12 years of neglect! Nice, tight little mounds of medium green, rounded leaves are only a few inches tall and 12-18” wide…loose upright stems 8-12” tall are topped with ‘pretty in pink’ pom-pom flowers from April thru June. Sun, any soil, some summer water, very easy and long lived. Grandma loved it and we do too.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Silene dioica 'Flore Pleno' plant

How to Grow Silene dioica 'Flore Pleno'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant