Starry campion typically starts flowering in May.
starry campion
Silene stellata
Starry campion (Silene stellata) is a showy, short-lived perennial wildflower. Growing up to 20-30 cm tall, it features upright, slender stems bearing clusters of 12-25 star-shaped white flowers with reddish-purple centres. Blooms typically appear late spring to early summer. This species prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils and is native to Western Europe. The flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a good addition to a wildlife garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
purple,pink Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Starry campion should be watered about once a week. Water enough to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, making sure to avoid the growth tips of the plant. During the growing season, fertilize the campion monthly with a high-nitrogen fertilizer. During the winter, water the campion only when the soil feels dry to the touch.
sunlight
Starry campion enjoys bright sunlight for at least 4 to 6 hours daily. It should be provided with some morning and late afternoon sunlight, which is the most effective for this species. For more optimal growth and flowering, optimal sunlight should fall in the 10 am to 4 pm range, with some protection from the midday sun. Keep in mind that a plant that is exposed to direct, full sunlight for extended periods of time can get sunburnt, especially young plants, so some shading should be provided.
pruning
Starry Campion (Silene stellata) should be pruned in late Fall to early Winter, when it is dormant. Prune any dead, diseased, or damaged stems first. Lightly prune to shape the plant if needed, but ensure that there are not more than 2 sets of active growing points on any stem. This is because pruning will cause a decrease in flowering for the following season. Prune the stems back to immediately above a set of leaves. Avoid cutting all the stems back to the same height.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Silene stellata typically begins in June and continues through August.
