LYCHNIS coronaria 'Alba'
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LYCHNIS coronaria 'Alba'
Commonly known as Campion, Catchfly
Pure white flowers
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
Wildlife plant. Nectar and pollen for insects. Self-seeds readily -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern Europe -
White
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuita a sunny border
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Fully hardy
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Height
80cm (31in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
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 successsion
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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 (31in)
45cm (18in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Lychnis - Care Guide
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