Pitcher Flower Seeds
Red Sandspurry
Red Sandspurry
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A great rock garden flower!
Red Sandspurry is a very tiny carnation relative, who grows in rockier soils and opens & closes its flowers as it pleases. Tiny purple blooms on a lacy, sprawling plant brighten up the tiniest areas in the garden and work great for ground cover.
Instructions
Seeds can be scattered any time in the season. Plants are very fast growing and will bloom quickly as well.
Plant in soil that is either rocky/sandy, or just all purpose potting mix. Cover seeds lightly and keep moist.
Flowers, after blooming, will droop and eventually become brown and full of seeds. Collect these drooping capsules and carefully rub between your fingers onto a tray. Seeds are extremely small and can be tricky to work with.
Plant information
| Scientific name | Spergularia rubra |
| Life | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Hardiness zones 3-7 |
| Provincial distribution | Naturalized in Newfoundland |
| Growth |
Low growing, creeping plants with thin leaves and tiny flowers Approximately 8 cm high plants |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| When to start | As soon as soil is workable |
| Maturity | Blooms through the season |
| Light requirement | Any lighting |
| Watering | Water regularly, plants can tolerate drying |
| Soil | Well-draining potting soil, neutral pH |
| Feeding | Plants need little fertilizing. Feed lightly once a year |
