.png)
 |  |  |  |  |
|---|
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Nana'
Ragged Robin
Caryophyllaceae
Height
30 - 40 cm
Flower colour
pink
Flowering time
June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - part shade
Soil
well drained, moist moderately fertile
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
grows well if soil is well drained
Plant range
the species is native to Europe including Iceland
Lychnis is a small genus in the Caryophyllaceae family, native to Eurasia and N-Africa. It is closely related to the genus Silene, one of the differentiating characteristics being that species in the Lychnis genus have sticky flower stalks. The flowers are fairly large and often in bright shades of red or pink.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown January - March.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination. Germination can be slow.
Grows on steep, sunny slopes in S-Iceland. Can be short lived.
You can add comments or ask questions about this plant in the forum