Common Name | Variegated campion |
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Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Silene |
species | dioica |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP16064 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July, August |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | It has broad cream to white margins on green leaves and dark pink flowers. It is prettier, more vigorous, and more stable than 'Jade Valley'. |
Landscape Value | Very easy to grow. 'Valley High' has striking foliage and colorful flowers. Great at edge of the woodland or in front of the border. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 10" / 12" / 13" |
Soil (Garden) | Excellent drainage. Mineral soils preferred. |
Water (Garden) | Moderate needs. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | Very showy all season long. Use as a river through a border. |
Silene ‘Valley High’
Strongly contrasting variegation with a large green center surrounded by cream to white margins. Profuse rose pink flowers in May. It will rebloom in the fall if it is cut back. Back by popular demand. A great garden performer. Needs good drainage and minimal fertilization.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10″ / 12″ / 13″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.6 – 0.9 |
pH | 5.8 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 5 – 7 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 7 – 9 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | — |
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