Days To Germination: 7-25 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F
Planting Depth: surface sow
Spacing, Seed: 1 inch
Spacing, Plant: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Light:  Full Sun/Partial Sun

SOWING: Seeds can be started indoors 4 to 8 weeks before last spring frost.  Or seed outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.  Do not cover seeds.  Light aids germination.  

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 6 to 8 inches apart. Replant thinned plants.

GERMINATION: 7-25 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.

SUGGESTIONS: For earliest bloom, start in a sunny window 4 to 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Recommend direct-sowing outside. Keep plants moderately moist.

CATCHFLY
Silene armeria


Annual (One year plant). Attractive, rosy pink flowers arranged in compact clusters. These beautiful flowers protrude from a slender stem. Use in flower gardens, roadsides or any disturbed area. Absolutely breathtaking when planted in mass. The plant receives it’s name due to small insects getting captured on the sticky sap when they steal nectar and don’t pollinate the flowers. Thrives in full sun or partial shade.

• Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
• Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Sun
• Bloom Period: Summer