LYCHNIS coronaria
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LYCHNIS coronaria
Commonly known as Catchfly, Dusty miller, Rose campion
Erect woody silvery-grey stems and purple-red or wine-red flowers
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Self-seeds freely. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs. -
Place of origin
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Red
Purple red -
Star-shaped
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BorderSuita a sunny border
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Fully hardy
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousBiennial 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.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
45cm (18in)
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