Silene nutans - P11

Description
The Nottingham catchfly (Silene nutans) is an upright perennial that produces white flowers from May to September. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Nottingham catchfly is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The leaves of the Nottingham catchflys are medium green.

Frost hardiness
The Nottingham catchfly has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves.

Flower
Silene nutans forms white flowers from May.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, natural garden, perennial bed