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Silene 'Sibella Carmine'
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Silene 'Sibella Carmine'

Silene pendula
An impressive cascade of tiny rose flowers is especially beautiful in pots and at the garden's edge in well-drained soils. Highly impressed with the intense color, bright semi-double flowers, and early flowering, the Fleuroselect judges were united in awarding this new variety a Gold Medal.
SKU #S1625
$4.50
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
49
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6-12" h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Magenta
Features
Great for containers
Notable
Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow or barely cover. Light aids germination.
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out. Keep at 60-70°F. Water from the bottom up to prevent damping off.
Starting Outdoors:
After last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
At last frost date.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Classic spring bloomers now have a supporting player that just might steal the show. 'Sibella Carmine' is awash in vivid pink flowers that cascade over containers and carpet beds with a tumbling profusion of petite flowers. No deadheading is needed; they flower over a long season where summer nights cool down, spring to summer elsewhere. A lovely companion to the Violas, pansies, and primroses of spring in containers and cottage gardens.
Final Spacing:
6-12"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, more during especially dry spells. Do not overwater or allow to get soggy.
Soil pH:
Acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost or well-rotted manure prior to planting. Additional applications of liquid or granular fertilizer (preferably organic) can also be applied according to package instructions.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.