Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden'

Also Known As

Ray's Golden Red Campion

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden' plant details

Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This outstanding perennial features golden yellow to chartreuse foliage and hot fuchsia flowers in mid to late spring. Long-blooming, it features a golden green color that complements the spring palette and brilliant flowers that bring on the wow-factor.

By: Select Seeds

(GOLDENROSE CAMPION) Let’s take an heirloom cottage beauty and make her even better! Tough performer, this selection has 18” - 24” mounds of brilliant golden foliage are topped by rosy flowers on taller stems April to June. Easy in sun (protect from hot pm sun in upper zones) in most soils (not fussy) with average moisture. Cutting back hard after bloom renews foliage. USDA Z5

By: Secret Garden Growers

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Gardening facts about Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden' plant

How to Grow Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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