Silene colorata
Catchfly "Pink Star" - Silene colorata.
Annual.
Abundance of bright pink stars. Compact bush 15-20 cm high and up to 60 cm in diameter. Flowers with two-part petals. Blooms profusely from June to August.
Used for flowerbeds, borders, rocky areas. The plant prefers a sunny place, fertile and well-drained soil, minimal watering.
Seeds are sown in February-April in seedling boxes, lightly sprinkled with earth. The planting container is covered with glass and placed in a bright place.
At a soil temperature of +18°C, shoots appear on the 10-14th day. After 2 weeks, the seedlings are picked. Seedlings are planted in the ground at the end of May, maintaining a distance of 10-20 cm between plants.
Sowing time: February, March, April.
Planting seedlings: May.
Flowering: June, July.
Planting method: seedlings.
Plant height: 15-20 cm. Distance between plants: 10-20 cm.