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What's this plant

lindaqV4UuXdMlindaqV4UuXdM Posts: 6
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Hi everyone. Did anyone see the BBC 2 Gardener's World Special on Friday February 26th?
Monty was in the Writing garden and showing a white plant that was growing well in shade - sounded like syleecne / cylencee?? - but I couldn't make it out and would love to find out what it is. Can anyone help please

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  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    I haven’t watched, but maybe Silene? White campion? 
  • lindaqV4UuXdMlindaqV4UuXdM Posts: 6
    Brilliant. YES - thank you so much for your swift reply. Looking at the photo that I took of the screen, the plants definitely have a Campion like flower. I must get some seeds!! Thank you again.
  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    I’m glad I could help. 😊 
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Silene. I think Monty's is a variety with more finely dissected petals than the wild white campion. Maybe Silene fimbriata?
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • lindaqV4UuXdMlindaqV4UuXdM Posts: 6
    Thanks Jenny. I've just looked at a website (Plant World seeds )and ordered some of the Silene fimbriata! I might also get some of the Silene alba for another area of the garden. Those are available on another site as plug plants and they could be useful in the new wildlife area we're creating. :)
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