Sown in large drifts, this strongly scented summer flower is stunning - a sea of glowing purple flowers on nearly leafless stems. The nectar inside the long tube-like flowers is accessible to many butterflies. Flowers from June to August and if cut back, until October.
Characteristics
Botanical name: Silene armeriaUse: Balcony, Cut flower, Good for insects and bees, Scent plantFlower colour: pinkHeight in cm: 40-60Vegetation period: annual
Cultivation
Planting distance (cm): 15 x 15Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 0.4Sowing depth: germinated in light
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