Silene Asterias

Vibrant, compact, and wonderfully starry — Silene Asterias produces masses of bright magenta-pink, star-shaped blooms that create an eye-catching cushion of colour from late spring into early summer. This charming perennial forms tidy, dome-shaped mounds that burst into flower, adding cheerful brightness and soft texture to rock gardens, borders, and container plantings.

Its neat habit and free-flowering nature make it a perfect choice for filling gaps, softening edges, or bringing joyful colour to smaller spaces. Loved by pollinators and admired for its long-lasting display, Silene Asterias is as reliable as it is beautiful.

🌿 Key Features:

• Intense magenta-pink, star-shaped flowers

• Compact, cushion-forming habit ideal for small spaces

• Blooms prolifically from late spring into early summer

• Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

• Perfect for rock gardens, borders, gravel gardens, and containers

• Grown in 7cm pots for easy planting

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Silene Asterias delivers a cheerful burst of colour and a neatly compact form that slots effortlessly into any garden design. Its starry blooms create an enchanting, long-lasting display, making it a standout choice for gardeners who love low-maintenance plants with a big visual payoff.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• 1 × Silene Asterias plant in a 7cm pot

• Easy care instructions included

💡 Care Tips:
Plant in full sun or light shade in well-drained soil — ideal for gravel, rock, or alpine-style plantings. Water regularly while establishing, then moderately once settled. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain its compact shape. A hardy, dependable perennial perfect for brightening any corner of the garden.