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flower of Jove

Lychnis flos-jovis

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lychnis
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: agrostemma, Jupiter's flower, umbelled lychnis

About this plant

L. flos-jovis is a perennial forming a mat of grey-hairy leaves with erect stems bearing clusters of red, pink or white flowers 2.5cm across in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or basal cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Summer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years