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Beginner
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0.3m
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0.3m
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Lychnis 'Molten Lava'
Other names: Campion 'Molten Lava'
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Genus: Lychnis
Variety or cultivar: 'Molten Lava' _ 'Molten Lava' is a mid-sized, short-lived perennial with bronzed foliage. In summer, it bears many bright-red flowers on tall stems.
Lychnis 'Molten Lava' is: Deciduous
Flower: Bright-red in Summer
Foliage: Bronze in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Lychnis 'Molten Lava' (Campion 'Molten Lava') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in any free-draining soil in a sunny position.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
stefania halley
Do I cut down this plant in autumn?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Mon. 9th August 2010 13:56
- Last reply: Wed. 11th August 2010 19:14
Comment from
stefania halley
Do I cut down this plant in autumn?
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- Replies: 0
- Posted: Mon. 9th August 2010 13:55
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