Silene pendula

Caryophyllaceae, culture, that can be grown as an annual or biennial. It is suitable for hanging baskets, large containers and flower beds, both for sunny areas and in partial shade. For flowering in VI – IX to sow 1500 seeds per 1000 plants, in III – IV, lightly cover with vermiculite, germinate at 20–22 ° C, after germination reduce the temperature to 15–18 ° C, pricking out after 4–6 weeks from sowing, use larger pots (14–15 cm) for growing, we recommend 3 seedlings to a container with a diameter of 30 cm; the total crop time from spring sowing is 12–14 weeks, for the sale of large flowering plants in early spring we will use autumn sowing in IX – X, while we overwinter the plants in a cold greenhouse together with pansies.

Sibella is characterized by a completely new habit of plants. It is perfect for flower plantings, it stands out in containers and hanging baskets. The plants are hardy and can overwinter well in a cold greenhouse, thanks to which they bloom very early in the spring and can be planted outside on terraces and flower beds. Silene Sibella will create an impressive carpet of small flowers in flower beds, boxes and hanging containers. The group includes three varieties: Carmine, awarded Fleuroselect Novelty 2019 and the Fleuroselect 2020 gold medal, Lila and White, awarded Fleuroselect Novelty 2019.