Silene Hookeri

Countless stems produce large flowers, up to 2½ins across, of the softest pink colour, all with petals delicately slashed and cut. Low rosettes of narrow, downy grey leaves add to the attraction of this exceptionally beautiful rockery plant from the mountains of western North America. In a sunny, well-drained position it is not difficult to cultivate and can self-seed itself freely. Image kindly provided by Travis Owen.