Fire Pink Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Silene Virginica seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants prefer slightly dry soil and tolerate drought, in addition to growing well in rocky or sandy soils. Because the stems are fragile, the plant may need staking. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It may self-seed in good growing conditions.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, slender seed pods will develop that mature from green to brown. When ripe, they will open at the top to reveal the fire pink seeds. Shake the open pods over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned Silene Virginica seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Silene virginica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 28,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Pink, Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Silene Virginica seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants prefer slightly dry soil and tolerate drought, in addition to growing well in rocky or sandy soils. Because the stems are fragile, the plant may need staking. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It may self-seed in good growing conditions.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, slender seed pods will develop that mature from green to brown. When ripe, they will open at the top to reveal the fire pink seeds. Shake the open pods over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned Silene Virginica seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Silene virginica
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 28,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade
Height: 20 Inches
Color: Pink, Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
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Wide selection, reasonable prices, great service. Recommend.
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