3 Silene Schafta Hardy Perennial Plants, Pink Flowering Ground Cover for Rockery, 1 Litre Root Ball

Silene schafta, commonly known as Autumn Catchfly, is a charming low-growing hardy perennial that produces an abundance of bright pink, star-shaped flowers from late summer well into autumn. Native to the Caucasus region, this resilient little plant thrives in well-drained, rocky soils and is perfectly suited to rockeries, alpine gardens, gravel paths, dry stone walls and the front of borders.

With a neat, mat-forming habit, Silene schafta gradually spreads to create a dense carpet of small, lance-shaped mid-green foliage that becomes smothered in vibrant blooms just as many other plants are fading. It is an excellent choice for adding late-season colour to the garden and is well-loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

This set includes 3 or 6 established plants, each supplied in a 1 litre pot, ready for planting out into the garden or into containers.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Silene schafta plants in 1 litre pots

Growing Conditions:

Silene schafta is an easy-to-grow perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of poor, sandy or gravelly soils and once established is reasonably drought tolerant. Avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly over winter. Little maintenance is required — simply tidy spent flower stems in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh new growth.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Silene schafta


• Common Names: Autumn Catchfly, Schafta Catchfly


• Classification: Hardy Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 15–20 cm × 30–40 cm


• Growth Habit: Low-growing, Mat-forming, Spreading Perennial


• Perfect For: Rockeries, Alpine Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Walls, Front of Borders, Containers


• Flowering Time: Late Summer to Autumn (July – October)


• Flower Colour: Bright Pink / Magenta


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, including poor, sandy or rocky soils


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Perennial (Fully Hardy)


• Foliage: Small, Lance-shaped, Mid-green Leaves


• RHS Award of Garden Merit: Yes

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