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Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged robin)
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0.7m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Other names
Ragged robin, Meadow pink , Wild William, Indian pink, Gilliflower, Meadow lychnis, Cuckoo flower, Cuckoo gilliflower, Cuckoo hood, Crow flower, Crow soap , Cuckoo
Genus
Lychnis Lychnis
Species
L. flos-cuculi - L. flos-cuculi is an herbaceous perennial with an upright, branching habit. It has lance-shaped leaves and in late spring and early summer, bears clusters of finely cut, dark-pink flowers.
Lychnis flos-cuculi is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged robin) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Meadow, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Other names
Ragged robin, Meadow pink , Wild William, Indian pink, Gilliflower, Meadow lychnis, Cuckoo flower, Cuckoo gilliflower, Cuckoo hood, Crow flower, Crow soap , Cuckoo
Genus
Lychnis Lychnis
Species
L. flos-cuculi - L. flos-cuculi is an herbaceous perennial with an upright, branching habit. It has lance-shaped leaves and in late spring and early summer, bears clusters of finely cut, dark-pink flowers.
Native to
Caucasus, Europe, Russia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Spring; Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged robin) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Meadow, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Lychnis flos-cuculi
This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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