Silene ‘Schafta’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Silene ‘Schafta’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Silene ‘Schafta’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with bright pink / magenta and flowering late summer to autumn. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Perennial
- Mature size: 15–20 cm × 30–40 cm
- Flowering: Late Summer to Autumn (July – October)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Silene schafta, commonly known as Autumn Catchfly, is a charming low-growing hardy perennial that produces an abundance of bright pink, star-shaped flowers from late summer well into autumn. Native to the Caucasus region, this resilient little plant thrives in well-drained, rocky soils and is perfectly suited to rockeries, alpine gardens, gravel paths, dry stone walls and the front of borders.
With a neat, mat-forming habit, Silene schafta gradually spreads to create a dense carpet of small, lance-shaped mid-green foliage that becomes smothered in vibrant blooms just as many other plants are fading. It is an excellent choice for adding late-season colour to the garden and is well-loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Silene schafta |
| Mature size | 15–20 cm × 30–40 cm |
| Growth habit | Low-growing, Mat-forming, Spreading Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | Late Summer to Autumn (July – October) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Rockeries, Alpine Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Walls, Front of Borders, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Silene ‘Schafta’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from late summer to autumn (july – october). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Silene ‘Schafta’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.