LYCHNIS chalcedonica
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LYCHNIS chalcedonica
Commonly known as Catchfly, Maltese cross
Star-shaped, scarlet flowers on stiff stems
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Requires support. Self-seeds freely. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
European Russia -
Red
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousErect, stiff perennial with ovate, mid-green basal leaves and hairy, unbranched stems with clasping, ovate leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long with heart-shaped bases. Flowers are produced in terminal cymes of 10-30 flowers to 12mm (½in) across with 2 notches in each petal
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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 moist 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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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
30cm (12in)
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