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Silene Seeds - Snowdrop

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
4 - 8

HEIGHT
8 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR
White

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
4 - 8

HEIGHT
8 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR
Carmine

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.5 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Nodding Catchfly Snowdrop (Silene Pendula Snowdrop) - Here is yet another Silene variety that is a charming choice for the spring or summer garden. Easily grown from Silene seeds, this annual blooms white in loose clusters. Commonly called Nodding Catchfly or Drooping Catchfly, this wildflower loves to cascade over walls and garden edges.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes - filtered light is best instead of direct sunlight

DEPTH
Do not cover seeds more than 1/16th inch

SOWING RATE
4 - 6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet

PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Nodding Catchfly Snowdrop (Silene Pendula Snowdrop) - Here is yet another Silene variety that is a charming choice for the spring or summer garden. Easily grown from Silene seeds, this annual blooms white in loose clusters. Commonly called Nodding Catchfly or Drooping Catchfly, this wildflower loves to cascade over walls and garden edges. The Nodding Catchfly plant grows quickly and is stunning for your meadow or garden! The beautiful white blooms form one mass as the 1/2 inch wide blooms nearly cover all the foliage. The Nodding Catchfly flower is ideal for hanging baskets, containers or the bed and border. Silene Pendula Nodding Catchfly is a sure winner for any homeowner and is easily grown from flower seeds!
Start seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to the end of frost. Or, directly sow seeds after danger of frost has
passed. Press seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Keep seeds moist until germination. Plants prefer full sun to partial shade. The soil should be moderately fertile, moderately moist and well-draining. Humid conditions are not tolerated well.
If starting outdoors prepare a seedbed by weeding and loosening the top several inches of soil. Directly sow the Silene seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Press the Silene Pendula Triumph seed into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Silene Pendula is known for blooming quickly from seed.
Common Questions
Can these plants be grown in containers?
Yes, these are an excellent choice for containers when used as an ornamental feature.
Where can I use these plants in my landscape?
These flowers are often planted in rock gardens, curbside planting and full sun garden borders.
Will pollinators be attracted to my garden with these flowers?
Yes, butterflies and bees are both drawn to these flowers.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes - filtered light is best instead of direct sunlight

DEPTH
Do not cover seeds more than 1/16th inch

SOWING RATE
4 - 6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist but not wet

PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Nodding Catchfly Triumph (Silene Pendula Triumph) - For a beautiful rosy pink color, grow Silene seeds and enjoy this exquisite annual. This deep rose Silene has double flowers and is very compact. It is known as Nodding Catchfly or Drooping Catchfly, and it is stunning as it cascades over walls and garden edges. Rose Silene plants grow quickly and are stunning in the meadow or garden! Nodding Catchfly plants are also ideal for hanging baskets, containers as well as the bed or border.
Start seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to the end of frost. Or, directly sow seeds after danger of frost has
passed. Press seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Keep seeds moist until germination. Plants prefer full sun to partial shade. The soil should be moderately fertile, moderately moist and well-draining. Humid conditions are not tolerated well.
If starting outdoors prepare a seedbed by weeding and loosening the top several inches of soil. Directly sow the Silene seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Press the Silene Pendula Triumph seed into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Silene Pendula is known for blooming quickly from seed.
Common Questions
Can these plants be grown in containers?
Yes, these are an excellent choice for containers when used as an ornamental feature.
Where can I use these plants in my landscape?
These flowers are often planted in rock gardens, curbside planting and full sun garden borders.
Will pollinators be attracted to my garden with these flowers?
Yes, butterflies and bees are both drawn to these flowers.