Silene Maritima Weisskehlchen

Silene Maritima Weisskehlchen is a low-growing, perennial plant often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. This plant has compact, green-gray leaves and blooms in late spring and early summer with numerous, small white flowers. The flowers are bell-shaped and have a delicate appearance, providing an attractive contrast to the silvery foliage. Silene maritima is drought tolerant and thrives best in well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. It is a robust and low-maintenance plant that also fits well in coastal gardens.

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Care tips

Choose a sunny spot for optimum growth and flowering. The plant can also tolerate partial shade, but blooms more profusely in the sun. Silene maritima Weisskehlchen prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. Avoid heavy, wet soil to prevent root rot.
This plant is drought resistant and requires little water once it is well established. Water only during prolonged drought or extreme heat. This plant is drought resistant and needs little water once well established. Water only during prolonged drought or extreme heat.

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Specifications

Dutch name:

Gluewort

Theme:

Autumn rhythm, Sparkling spring

Type of crop:

Perennials

Flower color:

Wit

Flowering time:

juni, juli, augustus

Leaf color:

Grijs

Height:

10 cm - 15 cm

Evergreen:

Ja

Hardiness:

Good

Pitch:

Sun

Application:

Border, Pot, Groep

Soil type:

Vochtige bodem, Stenige bodem

Special features:

Rotsplant

Plant density:

9 to 12 per m²

Expected availability week:

15 - 23, 32 - 38