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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Jenny' (Ragged robin)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.45m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.7m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Jenny'

Other names: Meadow pink , Meadow lychnis, Cuckoo flower, Indian pink, Cuckoo gilliflower, Gilliflower, Wild William, Ragged robin, Crow flower


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Genus: Lychnis

Variety or cultivar: 'Jenny' _ 'Jenny' is an herbaceous, evergreen perennial with an upright, branching habit. It has lance-shaped leaves and in late spring and early summer, bears clusters of finely cut, double pink flowers.

Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Jenny' is: Deciduous

Flower: Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer

Foliage: Green in All seasons

Habit: Upright

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Pests: Generally pest-free

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Jenny' (Ragged robin) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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