fire pink
Silene virginica
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
watering
Water Fire Pinks about twice a week during the summer months when the soil is dry. About 1 inch of water is sufficient each time you water. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. During the winter months, reduce watering to once a week or less depending on rainfall and temperatures. Do not overwater during winter as Fire Pinks are dormant and require much less moisture.
sunlight
Fire pink (Silene virginica) thrives best in full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This plant will grow in partial sun but will likely not flower as profusely. If possible, ensure that the sun is shining on the fire pink during the morning hours as this is when the plant most benefits from the light and heat. This will also help it flower better throughout the summer.
pruning
Pruning of Fire pinks should be done in late autumn or early spring, when they are dormant. Pruning should be done to remove dead, diseased, and dying stems and leaves to keep the plant healthy and to promote new growth. Generally, it is best to cut the stems back by 1-third of their length, as this encourages the plants to bush out more. Any remaining dead leaves and stems should be gently removed, either by hand or with a pair of pruning shears. Pruning should not be done too heavily, as this can reduce flower production.
