Silene Argaea

A very choice, rare plant from the Turkish mountains with tight mounds of slightly grey-green foliage, and fabulous, short-stemmed flowers which are large and rich pink, with impressive, darker-striped, inflated calyces. It is ideal for the rock garden or trough and is a perfect specimen for the show bench. Irrigation is usually required only in times of extreme heat or drought. Few good seeds set.