Bladderwort (Silene vulgaris) 1g, ~1600 seeds

Description

Bladderwort(Silene vulgaris) is a very elegant native perennial carnation. Like soapwort, it contains saponin in its roots, which is why it was used for washing in the past. It only starts to smell at night because it is pollinated by moths. The young shoots and leaves are edible and are still collected in many places at home to make salads or stews. It is also widely consumed abroad: in Spain it is added to gazpacho, in Italy to risotto, and in Crete its brown shoots are soaked in olive oil. In Cyprus it has become very fashionable again recently, so much so that it is even cultivated. Its flowers are very special, with a net-lace pattern of puffed flowers, but when opened the seeds can decorate the garden for many years. A close relative of the white bee flower.

Features: 

• other names: bladderwort, southern tick, pigweed
• Latin name: Silene vulgaris
• family: Caryophyllaceae
• life cycle: perennial
• flowering time: may-july
• size: 30-60 cm
• soil: average, dry
• growing area: sunny
• other: butterfly attractor
• seeds origin: Hungary
• pollination factor: 9/10

Sow in the spring or autumn in prepared soil in its final location. You can also plant it in the open ground or in pots to increase the germination rate. If you choose the latter, plant it out carefully, it is more sensitive to transplanting. Don't cover the seeds with soil, or only thinly, press them down a little. Water them. Keep the soil moist for the first few weeks. Delight in the view!

The following seed mixtures are used for bladderwort:

Pollenanyó 2.0

Beporzóna 2.0

Nectar 2.0