Buzzy Nodding Catchfly Sibella Carmine
Best easy to grow flowers for stunning garden aesthetics.
The Buzzy® Nodding Catchfly Sibella Carmine is a charming annual plant that offers an early bloom of semi-double flowers in a striking purple-red hue. Perfect for adding a cascade of color to pots, containers, and balconies, it also thrives as a bedding and patio plant during the summer months. This variety is known for its early flowering, typically from May to September, and reaches a mature height of 30-40 cm, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
$3.48
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4.5
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Category Rank
5296
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#5296 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Quantity per bag
.25
/ ca zdn
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking subtle beauty and unique floral forms.
- Eco-conscious growers wanting to support local wildlife.
- Busy individuals desiring enduring garden beauty with less effort.
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate floral displays.
- Tidy gardeners preferring contained plant growth.
- Enthusiasts prioritizing bold, high-impact garden statements.
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from late spring through autumn.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for balconies and small pots.
Visual Impact
Striking purple-red semi-double blooms offer high-contrast aesthetic appeal.
Sowing Flexibility
Clear indoor and outdoor sowing windows simplify the planting schedule.
Growth Predictability
Reliable 30-40 cm height ensures consistent results in garden beds.
Early Season Performance
Rapid development allows for vibrant blooms well before mid-summer heat.
Key Specs
Quantity per bag
ca. 25 zdn
Height
30-40 cm
Latin name
Silene pendula
Indoor sowing time of
maart
Sowing time indoors to
april
Outdoor sowing time of
mei
Flowering time of
mei
Flowering time to
september
Know before you buy
You can start sowing indoors between March and April to get a head start. If you prefer sowing directly outdoors, wait until May when the soil has warmed up.
This variety typically reaches a mature height of 30 to 40 cm. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for containers, pots, and front-of-border planting.
Yes, it is perfectly suited for containers and balconies. Its cascading habit and compact growth make it ideal for smaller spaces where you want a pop of purple-red color.
The Sibella Carmine has a generous flowering window, typically blooming from May through September. This long season ensures your garden or patio stays colorful throughout the summer months.
This plant produces charming, semi-double flowers in a vibrant purple-red hue. They are known for their early bloom, which helps bring color to your garden earlier in the season than many other annuals.
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