Silene ‘Blushing Lanterns’
Silene vulgaris
Description
Tall, wispy gray-green stems are covered in miniature, pale green balloon-like pods veined with blush. As pods mature they open to reveal snow-white petals. Once petals drop, the pods remain. This extremely productive variety blooms abundantly from early summer through autumn. A romantic and feminine addition to arrangements and a must-grow for wedding work.
Details
Plant type: perennial
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 18 to 30 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, wispy gray-green stems are covered in miniature, pale green balloon-like pods veined with blush. As pods mature they open to reveal snow-white petals. Once petals drop, the pods remain. This extremely productive variety blooms abundantly from early summer through autumn. A romantic and feminine addition to arrangements and a must-grow for wedding work.
Details
Plant type: perennial
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 18 to 30 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.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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