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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Life cycle: perennial, USDA Zones 5-9
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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