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.
Additional information
| Generic | Lychnis |
|---|---|
| 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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