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It thrives within full sun and well-drained soils\u003cem\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThese silver leaved\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilene \u003c\/em\u003e are superbly adapted to survive short periods of drought and will add a big burst of colour to your flower borders. 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Commonly known as Rose Campion it is ideally suited to a site in full sun with a free-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this is a short lived perennial given the right conditions it will self-seed freely, a real bonus for those who love a little bit of serendipity, as seedling plants pop up creating colour combinations all of their own. Keep deadheading to prolong flowering and if desired to prevent the plant from seeding around. 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Always a favourite on our RHS Chelsea stand, it is a go-to plant for designers too\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerant of dry shade, this is a fantastic plant for those difficult, dark areas of a garden under a tree, or next to a wall or fence, its cool, white flowers gently shining out of the gloom, lightening the mood. Very versatile, try using it for underplanting shrubs, as attractive ground or a naturalistic ingredient in your wildlife garden, as birds love its seeds. 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