Silene Seeds - Triumph

Flower Specifications

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

Latin Name: Silene Pendula

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.

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 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.

Grow This Exquisite Plant...

For a beautiful rosy pink annual flower!

Silene Seeds | Triumph

How to Grow

Prepare a seedbed outdoors by 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.

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