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Silene robotii Rollies Favourite

Silene robotii Rollies Favorite
Red Campion

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Very good Young plant arrived in very good condition, developing very well, superb flowering.

Raphael, 11/05/2019

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Value-for-money
Beautiful perennial, compact, very hardy, 40cm (16in) tall border plant, with continuous flowering from May to July in spikes of fluorescent pink flowers on dark green foliage.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Silene robotii 'Rollies Favourite', resulting from the cross-breeding between a Lychnis and a Silene, is a compact perennial with bright pink to fluorescent flowers in spring.

This compact and rounded silene reaches a height of 40cm (16in), and quickly develops semi-evergreen, basal, oblong, lanceolate, dark green leaves, 8cm (3in) long. Paniculate fluorescent pink flowers continuously emerge from May to July, standing out well above the leaves.

Silene robotii 'Rollies Favourite' is easy to grow and thrives in rich, moist, and well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Beware of attacks from slugs and snails. It grows rapidly to brighten up borders, perennial beds, or containers.

Tips: Remove faded flowers to promote new flowers.

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Silene robotii Rollies Favourite (Flowering) Flowering
Silene robotii Rollies Favourite (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to July
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Silene

Species

robotii

Cultivar

Rollies Favorite

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Red Campion

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Silene robotii 'Rollies Favourite' is best planted in autumn in moist, rich and well-drained soil, preferably in the sun. Remove faded flowers regularly to ensure a long flowering period. Prune in August to maintain a compact habit. Use organic methods to prevent attacks from slugs and snails. Divide the crown every 4 or 5 years.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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