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Lychnis viscaria subsp. atropurpurea

Lychnis viscaria subsp. atropurpurea

Low Maintenance

Genus: Lychnis
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

A compact tufted perennial to 45cm in height, with sticky stems bearing narrow, dark green leaves, and purple-red flowers 2cm in width in narrow panicles in early and mid summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamClaySandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist fertile soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut down in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division or basal cuttings in early spring

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersBanks SlopesWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingTrailingFloating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years