Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Alba'
ragged robin 'white robin'
A wonderful British native wildflower, Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Alba' adds a touch of elegance to wet meadows, bog gardens, and moist garden spots. Its upright stature and branching stems showcase lance-shaped leaves, providing a verdant backdrop for its stunning display. In late spring and early summer, ragged robin variety captivates with terminal clusters of star-shaped white flowers, each petal intricately dissected into four narrow segments. These delicate blooms serve as a magnet for insects, enhancing the biodiversity of the garden while offering a picturesque sight to behold.
How to care for Lychnis flos-cuculi Alba:
Lychnis thrives in well-drained soil, preferably in full sun or partial shade. Plant in a location where it can receive at least six hours of sunlight daily for optimal flowering. Before planting, enrich the soil with organic matter to ensure good soil health and improve heavier or lighter soils.
Once established, this hardy perennial benefits from regular watering during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and trim back the plant after flowering to encourage a tidy shape and prevent self-seeding.
In late autumn or early spring, cut back the foliage to ground level to prepare for new growth.
Once established, this hardy perennial benefits from regular watering during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and trim back the plant after flowering to encourage a tidy shape and prevent self-seeding.
In late autumn or early spring, cut back the foliage to ground level to prepare for new growth.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.7m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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