Silene diseased?

[DannyK]

Is the mottling of the leaves disease or just that time of year colouring please?

[Jungle Jane]

Looks like the plants going into dormancy for the winter. There’s a helpful link with info,it says-
“Once flowering is finished, you can cut back or mow over the plants if you prefer a tidier look. This is not, however, a necessary step. Even without pruning, perennial plants will return and annual plants will self-seed and germinate new plants in the spring.”
Mowing the plants seems mean,sounds like the leaves will all die down & new growth will occur in the spring,there’s a bit about pot grown plants-
“Repot or divide your silene plant (in the late fall or early spring) every 2 to 3 years or when you see roots emerge from the drainage holes. Use fresh potting mix in each container as you divide or move.”

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-...ennial/silene/

[DannyK]

Thanks Jane

I have some Rose Campion which I planted out a year ago, which are looking very healthy and are coming into flower again.

The one in the pot was a clearance item which I want to plant out now. It's Rollies Favourite. I was wary that it might have had a disease.

Weather permitting I shall plat it out tomorrow. As they will be in beds mowing is out! I am really running behind!