Silene Siebold Fire Dragon Orange Glow

Silene ‘Siebold Fire Dragon Orange Glow’, commonly known as Fire Dragon Catchfly, is a charming herbaceous perennial that produces clusters of warm orange to orange-salmon, star-shaped flowers with a bright, cheerful appearance. The flowers are held on upright, slender stems above neat mounds of green foliage, creating a light and graceful effect in the garden. Blooming in late spring to summer, this plant adds vivid colour, texture, and cottage-style charm to borders, rock gardens, edging, or sunny perennial beds.

Thrives in well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture. Avoid planting in heavy, waterlogged conditions. Requires minimal maintenance once established and performs best where air circulation is good. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidier appearance and prolong flowering. Pairs well with nepeta, dianthus, salvia, and ornamental grasses for a warm, colourful garden display. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Generally avoided by deer and rabbits. Excellent for borders, edging, rock gardens, cottage-style landscapes, or mixed perennial plantings. Silene ‘Siebold Fire Dragon Orange Glow’ is a bright and easy-care perennial that thrives in sunny gardens, adding glowing orange blooms and a refined, airy habit. Its compact growth, cheerful flowers, and low-maintenance nature make it a lovely choice for adding warm seasonal color to perennial plantings.

Sun Requirements:

Full Sun to Partial Shade. Performs best in full sun, but can tolerate light partial shade, especially in warmer climates.

Maximum Growth Height:

12–18 inches (30–45 cm), with a spread of about 12–18 inches (30–45 cm).

Bloom Month:

May to July. Blooms from late spring into summer, producing warm orange to orange-salmon flowers that add bright seasonal colour to the garden.