Silene armeria Seeds (None So Pretty)

Silene armeria, commonly known as None So Pretty, is a compact, herbaceous perennial that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. This plant features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces charming clusters of fragrant, deep pink flowers with five petals and contrasting white centers. Also referred to as Sweet William Catchfly or Sweet William’s Death, None So Pretty reaches a mature height of around 9-12 inches. It is well-suited for borders, rock gardens, or containers. Silene armeria seeds can be sown in various USDA hardiness zones, specifically zones 4-8, and bloom from early to mid-summer.

Growing Silene armeria from Seed

• Growth cycle: Biennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Pink

Germinating None So Pretty Flower Seeds

To germinate Silene armeria, sow the seeds in a container filled with a well-draining seed starting mix. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, place the container in a warm location, and provide plenty of bright indirect light.

We source all of our Silene armeria seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh None So Pretty seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing None So Pretty seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Silene armeria seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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