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Silene 'Rolly's Favorite'

Also Known As

  • Lychnis 'Rolly's Favorite'
  • Silene dioica 'Rollie's Favorite'
  • Silene x robotii 'Rollie's Favorite'
  • Moss Campion
  • Rollie's Favorite Pink Silene
  • Rolly's Favorite Catchfly

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Silene 'Rolly's Favorite' plant details

Silene 'Rolly's Favorite' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene 'Rolly's Favorite'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fuzzy, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene 'Rolly's Favorite'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

FLORiferous, this hybrid between Silene and Lychnis produces its soft-pink white-centered flowers April through summer (especially if deadheaded); a dense compact mound (to 15") for container or border. S/M/GDr PPAF
An upright to spreading perennial that produces loads of widely flaring dark pink flowers with white eyes from spring through summer. An unusual and freeblooming hybrid of Lychnis and Silene.

Gardening facts about Silene 'Rolly's Favorite' plant

How to Grow Silene 'Rolly's Favorite'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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