Silene Coeli-Rosa, or Rose of
Heaven is a flowering plant in the carnation family
Caryophyllaceae. Silene can be annuals, biennials or
herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed
leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually
notched petals and are often grown in gardens as an ornamental
plant.
This
particular example was photographed in a miniature wildflower
meadow at Trafalgar Court, in Fareham. A quiet sheltered
residential corner of town, Trafalgar Court has been an annual
entrant of local and national "In Bloom" competitions, and
recently earned a Gold Award and Best Sheltered Housing Trophy
in "Britain in Bloom".
The
legwork for the community gardens is down to the dedication of
local resident John Elsey, but the passion is shared by many
both within the estate itself and friends around Fareham. To
find out more about this community garden please visit them on
Facebook
HERE. |
