Silene alpestris 'Flore Pleno' (Double-flowered alpine catchfly)

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or dappled shade. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam-based compost & sharp grit. Tends to flower less in cultivation. Avoid winter wet.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Greenhouse

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Compact, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic