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An armload of Silene Pink
An armload of Silene Pink
Silene Pink growing in the field
Silene Pink growing in the field
Silene Pink growing in the field
An overhead of Silene Pink
A handful of Silene Pink

Silene ‘Pink’

Silene vulgaris

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Easy to grow
  • Foliage & Filler

Description

Tall, grape-purple, heavily branching stems dance in the breeze, carrying buds topped with ruffled, star-shaped candy-pink flowers. Plants have a long flowering window, blooming all summer long. These flowers are lovely in arrangements and make a beautiful addition to the garden.

Details

Plant type: perennial
Height: 30 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest as soon as flowers begin to open on a stem. Expect a vase life of 7 days.

Details

Description

Tall, grape-purple, heavily branching stems dance in the breeze, carrying buds topped with ruffled, star-shaped candy-pink flowers. Plants have a long flowering window, blooming all summer long. These flowers are lovely in arrangements and make a beautiful addition to the garden.

Details

Plant type: perennial
Height: 30 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 8 to 10 weeks before last frost; transplant out once the weather has warmed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest as soon as flowers begin to open on a stem. Expect a vase life of 7 days.

Sources

How to Grow

How to Grow

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