Silene tatarica
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50 seeds per packet.
A multi-stemmed, perennial herb that is native to the riverbanks of eastern Europe, Russia and Asia (including Japan), with dark blue-green, lanceolate leaves surmounted by a plethora of fragrant, white, star-like flowers that appear from June to August. Height 60 cm. Full sun to part shade in moisture retentive, well-drained soil.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Sow from March to June. Cover seed thinly, press in gently and keep top of compost from drying out. Keep pot warm at 15 to 20°C until germination, then move to somewhere cooler.
Carefully prick out seedlings when they have developed true leaves and are large enough to transplant to individual pots to grow on.