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Silene noctiflora

Common name: Night Flowering Catchfly

Enchant your garden with these night-blooming flowers - a magical sight.

-5 to -10°C
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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Silene noctiflora, a rare highly scented plant which is also known by the name, Night-flowering Catchfly. A fascinating beauty, the whole plant is covered with mild sticky hairs which catch the smallest of insects, a tasty treat for larger insects which do not become stuck. The pale pink blooms open at night for summer night-time moths and insects to feed and pollinate, instigating upturned seedpods. The importance of wildflower meadow planting has risen over recent years and can be seen in RHS show gardens. No garden is too small to help our insects, birds, and other wildlife. Present a veritable feast of seeds, leaves, nectar, and pollen, whilst creating a safe habitat for shelter and a perfect place to breed. Reaching a mature height and spread of around 30-60cm, Silene noctiflora prefers to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. A fully hardy annual, seed can easily be collected and sown for the following year.
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Key Information
Latin Name Silene noctiflora YP
Common Name Night Flowering Catchfly
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour Cream
Type Annual
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Semi-Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m) 0.60 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Alkaline Neutral
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes

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