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Silene fimbriata

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By Wagger


Silene fimbriata (Silene fimbriata)



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Very pretty...
Is this a perennial ?

21 May, 2009

 

It is lovely Wagger...it reminds me of the Bladder Campion with a frilly edge....:o)

21 May, 2009

 

Yes, Terra - a bit of a thug, spreading underground like Lysimachia - I'm always digging it back. The flowers are so dainty though. It was one of Roy Lancaster's picks at Chelsea a few years ago.
It is closely related to bladder campion, Janey - that's Silene vulgaris.

21 May, 2009

 

I'm always a bit cautious of perennials which spread underground... sometimes I haven't realised till after I've planted a shrub, and find it sending out shoots in all directions....
... there should be a warning on the labels !!!

21 May, 2009

 

I agree with that, Terra. I have the same problem with Lysimachia 'Firecracker'. The garden correspondent on the Telegraph says this Silene is easily controlled - HA!!!

21 May, 2009



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