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    LYCHNIS
    LYCHNIS
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    LYCHNIS

    Commonly known as Campion, Catchfly

    Genus of 15-20 species of biennials and perennials found in sites ranging from damp meadows and woodland to alpine habitats in northern temperate and arctic regions.

    The native ragged robin, L. flos-cuculi is a pretty plant of marshes and woodland. It is a valuable wildlife plant attracting bees and butterflies.

    Many ideas about the name's origin. Possibly from a simple garment from medieval times.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Northern temperate and arctic regions.
    • Herbaceous
      Biennials and perennials
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Lychnis - Care Guide

    varieties
    LYCHNIS chalcedonica
    Maltese cross
    Star-shaped, scarlet flowers on stiff stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available again from March 2026
    New stock in early spring.
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    LYCHNIS coronaria 'Alba'
    Pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available from January to February
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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