berry catchfly

How to Grow and Care for berry catchfly

berry catchfly · Silene baccifera
Also known as: berry-bearing campion; berry-bearing catchfly; berry-bearing chickweed

Thrives in moist but well-drained soil in part or dappled shade, but will tolerate a range of soils and positions. Ideal for woodland underplanting or wildflower meadows

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing berry catchfly

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Thrives in moist but well-drained soil in part or dappled shade, but will tolerate a range of soils and positions. Ideal for woodland underplanting or wildflower meadows

How to Water berry catchfly?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for berry catchfly?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for berry catchfly?

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What Soil Is Best for berry catchfly?

Soil type
Clay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for berry catchfly?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize berry catchfly?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune berry catchfly?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate berry catchfly?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant berry catchfly?

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How to Care for berry catchfly in Winter?

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How to Plant berry catchfly?

Thrives in moist but well-drained soil in part or dappled shade, but will tolerate a range of soils and positions. Ideal for woodland underplanting or wildflower meadows

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How to Repot berry catchfly?

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How to Harvest berry catchfly?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of berry catchfly

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Attributes of berry catchfly

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
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FoliageDeciduous
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OriginTemperate Eurasia

Scientific Classification

Species
Silene baccifera
Genus
Silene
Family
Caryophyllaceae
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