Campion. A short-lived perennial with hairy, dark brownish green leaves and star-shaped, orange-scarlet flowers from early to mid-summer. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lychnis x arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’
A short-lived perennial with hairy, dark brownish green leaves and star-shaped, orange-scarlet flowers from early to mid-summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Lychnis |
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Species | x arkwrightii |
Varietry | 'Vesuvius' |
Common Name | Campion |
Flower Colour | orange, scarlet |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | brown, green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
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