Ragged Robin. A British native wild flower with bluish green leaves and star-shaped pale to bright purplish pink, sometimes white flowers in late spring and early summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lychnis flos-cuculi
A British native wild flower with bluish green leaves and star-shaped pale to bright purplish pink, sometimes white flowers in late spring and early summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Lychnis |
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Species | flos-cuculi |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Ragged Robin |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Spread | 80cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Meadow |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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