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Bladder campion
Bladder campion
£4.50
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1L Pot
Silene vulgaris
Hardy herbaceous perennial with a balloon like bulge behind the white five petaled flower.
Uses - Widely eaten in the Mediterranean area, young leaves are edible raw and older leaves cooked, they have a slightly bitter pea like flavour.
Growing conditions - Does best in fertile, well drained soil that is on the alkaline side. Site in full sun or partial shade.
Height - 70cm. Spread - 60cm.
Good for pollinators - Yes, bees, butterflies, moths and lots of other insects all benefit from bladder campion.
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