Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin
Ragged Robin, Crow Flower, Cuckoo Flower, Cuckoo Gilliflower, Meadow Lychnis, Meadow pink, Wild William
Good recovery. Beautiful effect at the base of the roses.
Marielle G., 05/10/2017
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Description
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'White Robin', also known as Ragged Robin or Cuckoo Flower, is a sturdy perennial plant, despite the delicate appearance of its charming ethereal flowering. Its abundant small white flowers are deeply laciniate, resembling light egret plumes. They appear in late spring and early summer, carried by astonishing purple stems. It is a fully hardy plant that thrives in moist soils and sunny pond edges. Its light and airy flowering, which comes alive with the slightest breeze, softens the stiffness of other perennials.
The cuckoo flower is named as such because it blooms when the cuckoo sings. It belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family and is a cousin of carnations. It is an upright perennial that thrives in wet areas of Europe (marshes, bogs) and can also be found in meadows up to 2500m (8202ft) altitude. Its base is a stoloniferous stump topped with lanceolate spatulate bright green leaves that can reach 12cm (5in) in length. From this base, branched reddish stems (50 to 70cm (20 to 28in)) emerge in May-June, bearing clusters of bell-shaped calyces, which are pinkish-purple in colour with red veins. The calyces open to release pure white flowers, about 3cm (1in) in diameter, with strongly dissected petals, forming almost very fine strips.
Their rather slender habit makes them perfect for planting en masse to create a hazy effect. You can plant them near a body of water, in moist soil, preferably in the sun, with companions that appreciate the same conditions, such as pink astilbes, candelabra primroses, coral-flowering heucheras, or Virginia bluebells and pink obedient plants. The plant will take some time to establish, but what a marvel when it does!
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Foliage
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Botanical data
Lychnis
flos-cuculi
White Robin
Caryophyllaceae
Ragged Robin, Crow Flower, Cuckoo Flower, Cuckoo Gilliflower, Meadow Lychnis, Meadow pink, Wild William
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in a sunny position in autumn or spring in moist, rich soil. Remove faded flowers regularly to ensure a long flowering period. Use slug repellent to prevent attacks from gastropods, which are fond of young shoots. Divide the stump every 4 or 5 years.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.