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    LYCHNIS
    LYCHNIS arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'
    LYCHNIS arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    LYCHNIS arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'

    Commonly known as Campion, Catchfly

    Clear orange-red flowers with dark purple leaves
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Red
      Orange red
    • Star-shaped
    • Border
      Suits a sunny border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Short-lived, clump-forming perennial. Oval to lance-shaped, hairy leaves 8cm (3in) long. Flowers are in terminal clusters of 5-10, 3-4cm (1¼ to 1½in) across, with notched petals.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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