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Eudianthe coeli-rosa [tall red]

Also Known As

  • Silene coeli-rosa [tall red]
  • Viscaria oculata 'Tall Red'
  • Viscaria oculata [tall red]
  • Tall Red German Catchfly

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Eudianthe coeli-rosa [tall red] plant details

Eudianthe coeli-rosa [tall red] is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eudianthe coeli-rosa [tall red]

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eudianthe coeli-rosa [tall red]

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Believed by many to be the most beautiful of all annuals, German Catchfly is a bit taller than our other “German Catchflys”. Grows 12-15" tall & wide. Bears multi-stemmed masses of phlox-shaped flowers, almost smothering the foliage for three months. This sweet variety boasts intense magenta to ruby red flowers that sway with the slightest breeze.

Gardening facts about Eudianthe coeli-rosa [tall red] plant

How to Grow Eudianthe coeli-rosa [tall red]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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