Silene hookeri subsp. bolanderi
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A low-growing, mat-forming, deciduous alpine perennial with hairy green-grey leaves and deeply-cut snow white flowers appearing in the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Silene hookeri subsp. bolanderi (Silene hookeri subsp. bolanderi)
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Silene hookeri subsp. bolanderi
Distribution map
Western North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Silene hookeri subsp. bolanderi
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Silene hookeri subsp. bolanderi care guide
- Light consistent moisture needed, protect shallow roots from drying out
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light consistent moisture needed, protect shallow roots from drying out
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted organic flower feed every four weeks active growth months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, very well-drained, acid soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden, scree bed or alpine house. Resents winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly under glass
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