Silene armeria 'Royal Electra'

Sweet William Catchfly

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Common Name:

Sweet William Catchfly

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

20 cm

Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria 'Royal Electra') - Description

Dense 3" clusters of deep rose flowers adorn compact, spreading plants. Showy for edgings and low borders in sunny areas.

Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria 'Royal Electra') - Blooming

Mostly red or purple flowers that bloom in anywhere from Spring to Autumn depending on the species.

Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria 'Royal Electra') - Growth

In late fall, cover with straw or evergreen branches to protect in sections with severe winters.

Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria 'Royal Electra') - Planting

Sow seeds indoors in a well-lighted area about 8 weeks before last expected heavy spring frost. Transplant to garden after heavy frost.

Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria 'Royal Electra') - Pest

Slugs, snails, aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies. Also prone to rust, stem and leaf fungi, and smut.

Sweet William Catchfly (Silene armeria 'Royal Electra') - Soil and irrigation

All species in this genus require well-drained soil. Most do well in neutral to alkaline soil that is medium rich. S. hookeri prefers acidic soil. Alpine species need soil with excellent drainage. Grow in gritty soil in a scree bed. In an alpine house, grow in containers composed of equal proportions of soil based potting mix and sharp grit.