Silene maritima - Catchfly

Photos Silene maritima - CatchflyTemperatures Silene maritima

continental : We suggest to place The Silene maritima where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
We can place this plants outside; also in winter they can tolerate very rigid temperatures without any problem.

alpine : Place The Silene maritima in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
These plants can tolerate also very intense frosts without any problem.

mediterranean : These plants need to be exposed to direct sunlight; in summer they can be exposed to a slight shadow without any problem.
Place The Silene maritima in the garden all year long; they do not suffer from cold.

Feed Silene maritima : These plants need regular fertilizings, to obtain a beautiful foliage and generous blooms. It is advisable therefore to add a slow-release fertilizer to the soil in which they will be planted, and later on use a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings, every 10-15 days.

Irrigation Silene maritima

continental : Give very regular waterings; all year long the soil shall be kept humid, however avoiding dangerous stagnations. Increase waterings in summer and decrease them when autumn starts.

alpine : We suggest frequent and generous waterings, so that the soil remains mostly humid all year long. It is possible to decrease waterings in winter.

mediterranean : It is advisable to give regular waterings, specially during spring and summer; before giving again water make sure the soil is dry.


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