lantern plant seeds Silene vulgaris 'Blushing Lantern' Seeds

lantern plant seeds Silene vulgaris 'Blushing Lantern' SeedsSilene vulgaris Blushing Lantern Silene Silene vulgaris Blushing Lantern is a unique perennial that enchants with its delicate, balloon shaped calyces blushed with soft pink. This charming variety produces clusters of lantern like flowers that sway gracefully in the breeze, adding elegance and texture to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower plantings. Loved for its resilience and low maintenance nature, Silene vulgaris thrives in full sun and well

Silene vulgaris ‘Blushing Lantern’ | Silene

Silene vulgaris ‘Blushing Lantern’ is a unique perennial that enchants with its delicate, balloon-shaped calyces blushed with soft pink. This charming variety produces clusters of lantern-like flowers that sway gracefully in the breeze, adding elegance and texture to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower plantings.

Loved for its resilience and low-maintenance nature, Silene vulgaris thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its subtle beauty makes it perfect for naturalistic gardens, while the long-lasting blooms are also excellent for cut flower arrangements. A pollinator-friendly plant, it attracts bees and butterflies, bringing extra life and movement to your garden.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Silene vulgaris
• Variety: ‘Blushing Lantern’
• Type: Perennial
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil
• Uses: Borders, rock gardens, cut flowers, wildflower meadows
• Special Features: Hardy, low maintenance, pollinator-friendly

How to Sow & Grow Silene vulgaris ‘Blushing Lantern’

When to Sow:

• Indoors: Late winter to early spring (Feb–Apr)
• Outdoors: Direct sow in spring (Apr–Jun) or autumn (Sept–Oct)

How to Sow:

1. Sow seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained soil.
2. Lightly cover with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite (seeds need some light to germinate).
3. Maintain a temperature of 15–20°C for germination.

Germination Time:
2–3 weeks (sometimes longer if conditions are cool).

Transplanting:

• When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into pots or directly into the garden.
• Space plants 25–30 cm apart to allow good airflow.

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils preferred
• Watering: Moderate – drought tolerant once established
• Height: 40–60 cm

Care Tips:

• Deadhead faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
• In naturalistic plantings, allow some seed heads to remain for self-sowing.
• Very low-maintenance; hardy perennial that returns year after year.

Flowering Time:
Late spring to summer (May–July), with potential repeat flowering later in the season.