Silene Species, Rose of Heaven

Silenecoeli-rosa

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Silene (sy-LEE-nee)
Species
coeli-rosa (koh-EL-ee RO-suh)
Synonym
Agrostemma coeli-rosa
Coronaria coeli-rosa
Eudianthe coeli-rosa
Eudianthe oculata
Lychnis coeli-rosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Oxford, North Carolina

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Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | May 2006 | positive

This attractive plant is very easy to grow from seed. When growing from seed, take care to thin your seedlings early as the seedlin...Read More

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