Bring delicate charm to your garden with Catchfly (Silene), an heirloom flowering plant admired for its vibrant, star-shaped blooms and ease of cultivation. These seeds grow into hardy perennials or annuals, perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers. Ideal for home gardeners seeking ornamental flowers that add color, attract pollinators, and require minimal maintenance.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Catchfly (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial/annual depending on variety
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Height: 30–60 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Pink, red, or white star-shaped blooms
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Blooming Season: Spring through summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; evenly moist soil preferred
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours before sowing.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–15 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 20–30 cm apart in garden beds or containers.
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Care: Low-maintenance; naturalizes well and provides long-lasting blooms.
