Lychnis flos-jovis (Flower of Jove)
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Lychnis flos-jovis
Other names: Flower of Jove, Agrostemma, Jupiter's flower, Umbelled lychnis
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Genus: Lychnis
Species: L. flos-jovis - L. flos-jovis is an herbaceous perennial with grey-green, hairy, lance-shaped leaves. In summer, it bears terminal clusters of salver-shaped flowers that may be red, pink or white.
Lychnis flos-jovis is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink, White, Red in Summer
Foliage: Green, Grey in Spring; Grey, Green in Summer
Habit: Erect flower stem
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pests: Generally pest-free
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Lychnis flos-jovis (Flower of Jove) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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