Pigeon's-foot catchfly - Silene vulgaris

The flowers of the Common Catchfly display a fascinating color palette, ranging from soft white to delicate pink to a subtle lavender. The delicate stems curve elegantly, giving the small, star-shaped blooms a light, floating quality that creates a particularly airy and elegant atmosphere in the garden or in bouquets.

Details:
Sowing outdoors: October to July
Germination time: 14-30 days below 18°C
Sowing depth: only lightly cover with soil, light germinator!

Height: 30-60 cm
Planting distance: 25-30 cm
Flower size: < 5 cm
Flowering time: May to September

Soil: dry, nutrient-poor
Fertilization: no
Location: Sun/partial shade
Water consumption: low

Growing tips:
Sowing Dove's Foot Catchfly is just as straightforward as caring for it. It can be done at any time of year, theoretically even in winter. The seeds are cold-resistant and only begin to germinate when the soil temperature reaches about 18°C.

Sowing is simple: Simply spread the seeds widely in the desired location. Lightly working them into the soil is sufficient.

Use:
cut flower
Insect food
moth

Bag contents:
Approx. 150 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.