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LYCHNIS coronaria

Associated Products

Effective control of slugs and snails

(800g - Free c&p) £6.50

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Self-seeds freely.
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    Pests & Diseases - slugs.

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    Place of Origin - southeastern Europe.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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 AWARD LYCHNIS coronaria

Catchfly, Dusty miller, Rose campion

Erect woody silvery-grey stems and purple-red or wine-red flowers

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Herbaceous - biennial or short lived perennial. Oval to lance-shaped silvery-grey leaves. Basal leaves grow to 18cm (7in) long, stem leaves to 10cm (4in). Flowers are produced in few-flowered terminal clusters. Flowers are 3cm (1¼in) across and open singly but in long succession.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 80cm (32in)
Spread - in metres - 45cm (18in)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

fertile well drained soil

Flowers In

Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec

Buy LYCHNIS coronaria

Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£8.50 each
3+£7.33 each
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