Fire Pink
Fire Pink, whose scientific name is Silene virginica, is a perennial herbaceous flower in the genus Silene of the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the United States. The plant grows about 20-80 cm tall, and the flowers are about 2.5 cm in diameter, with bright red or deep red petals; when they bloom from May to September, they form a brilliant mass of red that is very beautiful. Propagation is mostly by sowing, and can also be done by division or cuttings. The optimum temperature for growth is 15-25°C. It can be used in flower beds or grown in pots.
Fire Pink, whose scientific name is Silene virginica, is a perennial herbaceous flower in the genus Silene of the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the United States. The plant grows about 20-80 cm tall, and the flowers are about 2.5 cm in diameter, with bright red or deep red petals; when they bloom from May to September, they form a brilliant mass of red that is very beautiful.
Propagation is mostly by sowing, and can also be done by division or cuttings. The optimum temperature for growth is 15-25°C. It can be used in flower beds or grown in pots.