FIRE PINK FLOWERS: Fire Pink has a preference for drier savanna situations so may be found in upland wood edges, rocky, sandy or dry-clay wooded bluffs. GROW TIPS: Store in the fridge till ready to plant. Plant the seeds in good soil 1/4 inches deep after the last frost has passed. Or start them indoors earlier. MADE IN USA: Hand packaged and Shipped for CZ Grain. From Iowa. GROW OR GIFT: For mom, dad, him or her, this is the perfect gift to give on birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, housewarming or any other occasion. Ideal for beginners, masters, and children alike. See the excitement in their eyes as they experience growing indoor bonsai trees. CZ GRAIN GUARANTEE: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Message us if there are any issues for a fast and easy solution. CZ Grain specializes in exotic and rare plants to grow. Fire Pink has a preference for drier savanna situations so may be found in upland wood edges, rocky, sandy or dry-clay wooded bluffs. It seems to be sensitive to light so an excess or lack of sunlight can lead to loss of plant vigor and population decline. Fire Pink may also be called Scarlet Catchfly and it's these scarlet red flowers that hummingbirds are attracted to. The sepals of the flowers are sticky (like those of its cousin Silene regia, (Royal Catchfly) to deter ants from climbing and feeding on the nectar. It is a short-lived perennial, but it can successfully self-seed. A stunning plant for any dry, semi-shaded garden!