fire pink
Silene virginica 'Jackson Valentine'
Overview
Fire Pink is a stunning flowering plant of the Silene species, native to the United States and found in the eastern parts of the country. It is a deciduous perennial with showy, fragrant flowers on long, thin stems, blooming in shades of deep rose pink and red. The variety 'Jackson Valentine' is especially attractive with its bright and vivid petals and long-lasting blooms, making it a popular choice for garden borders and wildflower meadows. Its evergreen, glossy foliage provides year-round interest and spreads quickly, creating an attractive clump of foliage with masses of late-summer blooms.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 4-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in May, June, July.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Hummingbirds.
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