Silene armeria typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
sweet William silene
Silene armeria
Sweet William silene, also known as catchfly, is a species of the flowering plant in the carnation family. It is native to most of Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa. It features a brilliant magenta-pink flower with a sweet scent, perched atop a stem of dense, green foliage. It grows best in sunny spots and prefers well-drained soils. It blooms in summer and is deer resistant, making it a great choice for a flower border or perennial bed. Its flowers are also great for cutting and make a beautiful bouquet when arranged with other summer flowers.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Rose pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Sweet William silene prefers dry, sandy, and infertile soils and can tolerate drought conditions well. It should be watered thoroughly once or twice a week during the summer, depending on the weather and location. During periods of heavy rainfall, the plant should not be watered. During the winter, when the plant is dormant, watering should be reduced to once every 2 weeks or so, keeping the soil lightly moist. In general, the plant should not be allowed to dry out completely.
sunlight
Sweet William silene plants prefer full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day. In some areas, it may be able to tolerate partial shade, but for optimal growth and flowering, it should receive the full amount of direct sunlight. Sweet William silene should be planted in areas that receive direct sunlight from soon after sunrise until late afternoon.
pruning
Sweet William silene (Silene armeria) should be pruned as soon as flowers fade so that the plant can produce new, healthy blooms. Pruning should happen once a year, with no more than 50% of the stems being cut back. Any pruning should be done during late summer or early fall, when fewer flowers are in bloom, making it easier to identify which stems should be removed. Pruning will help maintain the desired size and shape of the plant and will encourage more vigorous growth the following season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Silene armeria typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
