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Silene Seeds - Snowdrop
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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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Flower Specifications
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
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
This Silene Variety...
Is yet another charming choice for the spring or summer garden!
Silene Seeds | Snowdrop
How to Grow
Prepare a seedbed outdoors by loosening the top several inches of soil. Directly sow the Silene seeds after danger of frost has passed. Press the Silene Pendula seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination.
- Sowing Rate: 4 - 6 seeds per plant
- Depth: Do not cover seeds more than 1/16th inch
- Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
Flower Specifications
Silene Pendula is known for blooming quickly from seed.
- Plant Spacing: 12 inches
- Height: 8 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 8
- Season: Annual
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!
Prepare a seedbed outdoors 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 seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. Silene Pendula is known for blooming quickly from seed.