Silene Seeds 'Armeria Rubra'

Silene armeria

Silene armeria ‘Rubra’ is a splash of vibrant colour in summer, with clusters of vivid, deep pink flowers contrasting with grey-green foliage. It looks fantastic planted in large groups for big impact, and will self-seed.

200 Seeds

30211126

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£1.99

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Key Features

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Long Flowering Season

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Hardy

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Low Maintenance

Product Information

Eventual Height:

35cm

Position:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Suitable for:

Patio, Small Gardens, Borders, Cottage Garden, Wildlife Garden, Raised Bed

Plant Type:

Annual

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Growing Calendar

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Sow Outdoors

Sow Outdoors

Flowering

Flowering
  • Clusters of vivid pink flowers in summer
  • Contrasting grey-green foliage
  • Hardy annual
  • Self-seeds

Silene armeria ‘Rubra’ is a splash of vibrant colour in summer, with clusters of vivid, deep pink flowers contrasting with grey-green foliage. It looks fantastic planted in large groups for big impact, and will self-seed. This striking hardy annual is suitable for sun or partial shade.

Sow outdoors

Sow in trays of pre-watered seed compost and cover lightly. Keep in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse, do not allow to dry out and allow several weeks for germination.

Grow on

When large enough to handle, transplant into 8cm (3in) pots. Slowly acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after frosts.

Plant out

Choose a sunny spot in any well-drained soil. Plant approximately 30cm (12in) apart.

Tips

Seeds may be slow to germinate, so please be patient. A period of exposure to colder temperatures will help this process.

How to grow

Sow seeds on to the surface of pre-watered seed compost, but don't cover them. Keep warm, around 20°C and keep moist, but not wet. Allow 1-2 weeks for germination.

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Soil Type

Sow seeds into seed sowing compost for fast and healthy germination

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