Eudianthe, Rose Catchfly, Rose of Heaven 'Cherry Blossom'

Eudianthecoeli-rosa

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Species
coeli-rosa (koh-EL-ee RO-suh)
Synonym
Lychnis coeli-rosa
Silene coeli-rosa
Viscaria oculata
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
Not Applicable
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
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:

Sebastopol, California

Kalama, Washington

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| August 2002 | neutral

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