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Silene 'Blushing Lanterns'
$6.50
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Site: full sun
Silene 'Blushing Lanterns'
Silene vulgaris
$6.50
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Description
Delicate and full of charm, Blushing Lanterns lives up to its name with airy buds that open into soft, white-blush blooms. Each flower hangs like a tiny lantern, glowing gently atop slender stems that dance in the breeze. A romantic addition to cottage gardens and meadows, they bring a light, whimsical touch to the landscape. Easy to grow and adored by pollinators, it blooms freely and adds a sense of quiet magic wherever it's planted.
Details:
Plant type: perennial
Hardiness zone: 3 - 7
Site: full sun, part shade
Planting depth: surface sow
Plant spacing: 12 in
Plant height: 18 to 30 in
Germination rate: TBA
Seeds per packet: 50
Seed origin: Ontario, Canada
Growing
Site: full sun
Planting depth: surface sow
Day to germinate: 10 to 20 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Bloom time: early summer through fall
Days to maturity: 120 days
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date, transplant once weather warms.
Harvesting
Harvest when the first few flowers on a stem are open, or when the seed pods begin to form. They can also be harvested and dried once the seed pods are fully formed.
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Perennial
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Pollinator Friendly
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Cut-Flower