Silene dioica 'Ray's Golden'

Common Name: Red Campion

A spring interest plant that’s a perfect fit for the season opening of garden centers. This golden-leaved beauty will be the star of your garden from late spring to early summer. This selection performs well in southern gardens. ½ - ¾” wide, medium pink flowers top the mounding, golden yellow foliage for an airy, feminine feel. Combine this plant with other spring-blooming perennials, such as Peonies, Bugleweed, and Tall Bearded Iris. A selection by Ray Brown of Plant World Seeds.

Height:

20.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

26.0-28.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Yellow shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow

Origin:

Not Native to North America

This plant thrives in average soil with dry to average moisture. Will do equally well in both full sun to part shade. Needs good soil drainage: would do very well in sandy soils.

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