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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny'

Hardy Perennial

£29.99

Dwarf version of native wildflower

Abundant, powder-puff, pink flowers that attract pollinators

Suits moist soils and bog gardens

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant

£29.99

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The powder-puff flowers of Lychnis flos cuculi ‘Petite Jenny’ are as light as air, forming soft pink clouds that hover above small lance-shaped leaves from summer to autumn. Its dainty appearance especially suits informal cottage gardens and wildlife areas. A dwarf form of our native Ragged Robin, the flowers create a buzz with bees and butterflies. Each double flower is composed of very fine, dense layers of petals with the tip of each petal deeply divided, creating its ‘ragged’ appearance. Plants enjoy reliably moist soil and thrive in damp meadows and bog gardens where they provide food and landing pads for dragonflies. Plant them in a wildlife-friendly garden or well-watered container and enjoy watching who comes to visit the nectar-rich flowers! Height: 35cm (14in). Spread: 45cm (18in).

Plant Size Height Up to 35cm (14in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months Potting On Months Planting Out Months

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Codes
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KH1597)
2 x 9cm Potted Plants (KH1598)
3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KH1599)
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KA5834)

Grow ragged robin in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile, well drained soil that remains reliably moist in summer. Ragged robin is also suitable for clay soils, damp or boggy areas and around the edges of ponds with the crown to a maximum depth of up to 10cm (4") below water level.

Lychnis flos-cuculi will self seed freely. Deadhead faded ragged robin flowers to prolong flowering and prevent unwanted seedlings. In autumn, cut back the old foliage and faded flower stems to just above ground level to make way for new growth in the spring.

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