Silene hybrid 'Sparkling Rose' (P)

Silene hybrid 'Sparkling Rose' (P)

 - Campion

By the end of May this fantastic Silene will start to produce intense pink blooms and will continue to flush with colour through summer. This is ideal both as a pot filler or as a border plant. It really is a summer show-stopper.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Tender

Habit:

Clump Forming

Flowering Time:

May - September

Height x Spread:

40 x 30 cm

Available to Order:

February - June

Recommend Sales:

April - September

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Alternative Names:

Campion

Narrative Description:

By the end of May this fantastic Silene will start to produce intense pink blooms and will continue to flush with colour through summer. This is ideal both as a pot filler or as a border plant. It really is a summer show-stopper.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun, or partial shade with moist or free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Excellent for mixed containers, with either summer patio plants or hardy perennials.

Accreditations /
Awards:

Proven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Tender

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

40 x 30 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

pink

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

May - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

This is a frost tender plant and will need to be protected in cold weather to help ensure its survival.

Plant Care:

Do not trim the plant back completley. Remove dead flower heads to initatae further flowering

Cultural Information

Family:

CARYOPHYLLACEAE

Genus:

Silene

Species:

hybrid

Cultivar:

Sparkling Rose

Alternative Names:

Campion

UPOV:

EUPVR TBAF

UPOV No:

Category:

Summer Patio Flowering

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

22 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - June

Recommended Sales Window:

April - September

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:28/2506/2616/26
Qty:173

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.75)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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