The flowers of this Silene pendula are predominantly semi-double, though some are single or double. It has improved floriferousness and planthabit. New type in this colour and species.
Silene pendula Sibella Lilac
Technical information
- Novelty Characteristic:
- Improved floriferousness and plant habit. New type and colour
- Colour:
- Lilac
- Flower:
- Semi-double flowers, 2 cm diameter
- Type:
- Annual or biennial, O.P.
- Use:
- Bedding, patio or hanging basket
- Seed:
- Approx. 1000 seeds per gram; germination rate 85%
- Plant:
- Height 30 cm, spread 60 cm, trailing plant habit
- Growing:
For annual bedding: sow in the pack at 20- 22°C in March or April. Cover slightly with vermiculite and keep a bit moist. Grow at 15-18°C and transplant after 4-6 weeks. For biennial bedding and early spring baskets: sow in autumn (September-October) and overwinter in a cold glasshouse.
- Planting:
- After 6-8 weeks, plant 1 plant in a 15 cm container or 3 in a 30 cm hanging basket/pot. Alternatively, plant 5 plants per m2 in a sunny or halfsunny spot; planting distance is 50-50 cm.
Registration details
- Breeder:
- Van Hemert & Co
- Entry number:
- 10/18
- Protection Period:
- 8 years
- Expiry Date:
- 2026-12-31