Desert Glow
Silene hybrida
A perennial variety that is more growing upright compared to Rosalyn and winter hardy in USDA Zones 5-9. It produces many small bright orange-scarlet flowers with lacy flower petals that are attractive to pollinators. Grows up to a height of 35-40 cm (14-16”) and spread 25-30 cm (10-12”). Native to Southwestern US, it makes Desert Glow perform better in drier areas.
- First year flowering perennial
- Upright growing plant habit
- Profusion of bright orange-scarlet flowers with lacy flower petals
- Highly attractive for bees and other pollinators
- Performs well in drier areas in well-drained soils
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Details:
| Life cycle: | perennial, USDA Zones 5-9 |
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| Use: | pots, containers, garden bed, landscape |
| Height in pot: | 35 cm (14”) |
| Pot size: | 10-15 cm (4-6”) |
| Garden height: | 35-40 cm (14-16”) |
| Garden spread: | 25-30 cm (10-12”) |
| Seed count: | 1.500-1.700 s/gram (42.500-48.200 s/oz) |
| Seed form: | raw |
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