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Silene valley High / 3L
Silene Valley High
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking green leaves with creamy-white to yellow margins
- Vivid rose-pink flowers from May to July
- Compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen habit
- Attracts pollinators and butterflies
- Long-flowering perennial with repeat blooming potential
Overview
Silene 'Valley High' is a compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial prized for its bold foliage and vibrant flower display. Its striking green leaves feature creamy-white to yellow margins, offering wonderful multi-season colour. From late spring through mid-summer (May to July), bright rose-pink flowers rise on upright stems above the foliage mounds.
Why We Love It
- Striking variegated foliage provides lasting interest even outside of the flowering season.
- Brings brilliant rose-pink colour to borders and containers during summer.
- Supports pollinators and butterflies in the garden.
- Compact habit makes it exceptionally versatile for smaller spaces and patios.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Silene Valley High |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Campion |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen, variegated green with cream and yellow margins |
| Flower Colour | Pink, rose, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | May to July |
| Growth Habit | Clumping and upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Mature Height | 25 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30 cm |
| Position | Full sun, sun to part shade, or partial shade |
| Soil | Loam, sand, or chalk with neutral to alkaline pH |
| Drainage | Free-draining or well-drained |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
Growing Guide
| Position & Light | Plant in full sun to partial shade, ensuring an aspect facing south, west, or east. |
|---|---|
| Soil Requirements | Thrives in free-draining or well-drained loam, sand, or chalk soils with neutral to alkaline pH levels. |
| Watering | Requires low water once established, preferring dry to average moisture levels. |
| Pruning & Care | Cutting back in July or August is recommended, alongside deadheading to encourage an autumn rebloom flush. |
Perfect For
- Borders and front-of-border planting
- Rockeries and small gardens
- Containers and patio pots
- Groundcover and cottage garden schemes
- Balconies and compact spaces
Good to Know
- Valued for its variegated foliage and long-flowering nature.
- Provides support for pollinators and butterflies.
- Requires no winter protection or special supports.
Product Information
| Product Title | Silene valley High / 3L |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 3 Ltr pot |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 50cm high· 50cm wide
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