fire pink

For Fire Pink, it is important to keep the soil evenly moist. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feels dry. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely. Water thoroughly and deeply when you do water, applying the water directly to the soil, not onto the leaves. In warm and dry climates, Fire Pink typically requires supplemental water throughout the growing season. When temperatures become cooler in late summer and early fall, plants may require less watering.

Fire pink (Silene virginica 'Jackson Valentine') plants grow best with full sun to light shade. They require at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight per day for the best flowering. During spring and summer, it is ideal to have the plant in direct sunlight for most of the day. In the winter months, they may benefit from some partial shade or filtered sunlight. Fire pink plants grow best when given plenty of sunlight throughout the year for strong flower growth and vibrant color.

Fire pink is a perennial plant species that benefits from pruning to help keep it healthy and looking its best. Generally speaking, it should be pruned once a year in the late spring or early summer. Before pruning, inspect the plant carefully and remove any dead or damaged branches. Any branches that are overcrowded should also get thinned out. Once the general pruning has been done, any stems that are more than twice the height of the desired height of the plant should be cut back to the desired height. It is generally best to leave at least 2-3 buds or branches on the stem to promote branching and flowering. Fire pink typically does not require heavy pruning beyond general maintenance. However, cutting the plant back by half in the late fall can help rejuvenate it if it has become overgrown or sluggish, and it will start to flower again come springtime.