White Ragged Robin | Silene flos-cuculi 'White Robin'
Beautiful starry flowers
Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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White Ragged Robin
Silene flos-cuculi 'White Robin'
- Clusters of star shaped snow-white flowers rising on leafy, branched stems
- Flowers in late spring and throughout summer from May to August
- A hardy native perennial which requires next to no maintenance and is free of pests and diseases
- Plant near to ponds and streams, in cottage gardens, meadows, beds and borders
- Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, White Robin is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist soil.
How big does it get?
White Robin usually reaches a height of 30-60 cm with a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
White Robin grows best in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
White Robin prefers a consistently moist, humus-rich soil, often thriving in damp garden borders.
How much watering does this plant need?
The White Robin prefers damp soil and should be watered regularly to prevent the ground from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
The White Robin should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
White Robin is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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