Rose Silene
Eudianthe coeli-rosa
- Native to:
- Algeria, Canary Is., Corse, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
William Curtis (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Eudianthe
- Species:
- Eudianthe coeli-rosa
- USDA Symbol:
- SICO14
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white, red, lavender
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Germinates best at 15-20°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI