Silene coeli-rosa
ROSE OF HEAVEN, ROSE SILENE
Caryophyllaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Agrostemma coeli-rosa, Lychnis coeli-rosa, Viscaria oculata

Other Common Names: Viscaria

 
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Silene coeli-rosa
ROSE OF HEAVEN, ROSE SILENE
Caryophyllaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson or mauve-purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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