Where to plant in my garden?
Ideal for growing in containers and rock gardens, and also in gravel gardens.
Cut back after flowering.
Flowers: June-Aug
Habitat: Maritime grasslands/cliff & shingle
Height: 10-25cm
Growth Type: Low growing perennial/ semi-evergreen
Position: Full sun
Soil Preference: Wide range/ well drained
RHS Perfect for pollinators
Sea Campion
Silene uniflora
Jumbo plug plant (70cc)
A beautiful clump-forming wildflower, ideal for a rockery.
Nectar and pollen rich flowers are loved by bees.
The larvae of the Marbled Coronet and Netted Pug Moths feed on the seeds.
Advised to plant in informal groups to encourage recognition and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
NB previously known as Silene maritima