Sea Campion, Bladder Campion, Silene maritima
A common sight on the seacoasts of Western Europe, Silene uniflora (Sea Campion) is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial forming a mat of smooth, blue-green, waxy leaves which are lanceolate, stalkless and borne in opposite pairs. Blooming for 6-8 weeks in late spring to early summer, masses of white flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), are borne singly or in small clusters and rise on short, erect stems above the foliage. Each blossom is adorned with five bi-lobed petals and an inflated green-tinged fused calyx. Rich in pollen, they attract butterflies and other pollinating insects. This perennial wildflower is short-lived but self-seeds. Undemanding, Sea Campion makes an ideal rock garden specimen and looks great dripping out of mixed containers. Excellent as a groundcover in cottage gardens or for naturalizing in hot dry locations.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Silene |
Common names | Catchy |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 7" - 8" (18cm - 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Silene |
Common names | Catchy |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 7" - 8" (18cm - 20cm) |
Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Silene uniflora (Sea Campion) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Silene uniflora (Sea Campion) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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