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autumn catchfly 'Shell Pink'

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An semi-evergreen perennial forming small, low clumps to 25cm tall and 30cm wide. Its lance-shaped leaves are bright green, up to 2cm long, and from late summer into early autumn, masses of pale pink flowers with notched petals are borne

Scientific classification

Species: autumn catchfly 'Shell Pink' (Silene schafta 'Shell Pink')
Genus: Silene
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Toxicity: Alpine Rockery
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Matforming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of autumn catchfly 'Shell Pink'

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Quick identification of autumn catchfly 'Shell Pink'

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autumn catchfly 'Shell Pink' care guide

Moderate watering, allow partial soil dryness between irrigation sessions
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, allow partial soil dryness between irrigation sessions

Fertilizing

Low-concentration flowering feed monthly through warm growing months

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed or alpine house. Resents winter wet

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