Flowering freely from spring to autumn silene 39rolly39s favourite39 has masses of pretty pink blooms with finely defined petals this garden variety of campion has all the grace and free45form of the native wild flower and thrives in sun or dappled shade it is a good choice for the edge of the patio or border where it will soften the edges with its bushy leaning habit easy to grow silene 39rolly39s favourite39 is a unique hybrid crossed with lychnis height and spread