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Silene asterias - 2016

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By Andrewr


Silene asterias - 2016 (Silene asterias)

Short perennial with a flower resembling thrift. Grows to around 18 inches in soil that is not too dry.



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Love the colour....

26 May, 2016

 

very nice picture

27 May, 2016

 

Like the blue stamens, compliments the forget me nots.

27 May, 2016

 

I bought this from Cally Gardens, but I see two companies are now selling the seed:
www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/3373
and
http://www.chilternseeds.co.uk/item_1176f_silene_asterias_seeds

27 May, 2016

 

It reminds me of a plant I have called bergamot (bee balm)

27 May, 2016



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