Silene laciniata 'Starburst'
Short code: 3283
Height:
60cm/24"
Description:
Unusual bright red serrated flowers over a long flowering period. Ideal for pots, containers and garden borders.
Final garden height: 45-60cm (18-24 inches). Common name: Catchfly
Final garden height: 45-60cm (18-24 inches). Common name: Catchfly
| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20C. Germination should begin to take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination. |
| Growing | After germination grow on the January sowings at 15C until they are established and pot on into 9cm pots, 6 packs or put 3 plugs in a 11cm or 1 litre pot for sale from April onwards. Grow as cool as possible and use the growth regulator B nine to achieve good quality compact plants. |
| Flowering Period | June to September |
| Hardiness | Half Hardy Perennial |
| Cropping | 14-Oct |
| Zone us | 6,7,8,9 |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Silene |
| Variety | Starburst |
