Silene laciniata Starburst™

Half-Hardy Perennial

• Days to germinate : 10-14
• Flowers in : June to September
• Ideal for : Borders
• Height : 24 inches

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).

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to the surface of a free draining moist seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or slightly larger size unit. Lightly cover with 3-4mm of vermiculite and propagate at 15-18c.
Germination should begin to take place after about 2 weeks.
Lower the temperature to 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

Grow on at 15ºC reducing to 10C (50F) as the seedlings develop and fill the tray. When the plug plants are established - generally 6-8 weeks from sowing - pot on into 1 litre pots for sales in April-early May or pot 3 plugs in a 2 or 3 litre pot for later sales in flower in late June.