Silene virginica Forged by Fire PP 36247 White Garden Renewal pruning of shrubs is

Renewal pruning of shrubs is an essential skill for all gardeners growing flowering shrubs (plus blueberry and brambles)

Despite its durability in drought

The narrow 3' tall clumps of very upright glossy green leaves are topped from late July until September (NC) with 3' burgundy stalks that first produce bright burgundy red buds that open to 7-9 large

From mid-April until mid-May

pin prick-sized spots

Silene virginica Forged by Fire PP 36247 White Garden Renewal pruning of shrubs is(aka: Silene virginica Sil005) Silene 'Forged by Fire' is a stunning new Dutch mutation of our 2015 introduction, Silene virginica 'Jackson Valentine'. This new sport has darker green foliage, is slightly taller, and produces far more flower stalks, usually starting for us in mid April. The best growth on this compact, rock garden sized perennial is in a couple of hours of morning sun, and a well drained, fairly dry site. Watch our Plant Spotlight