Lychnis flos-jovis
Lychnis flos-jovis
Lychnis flos-jovis
Lychnis flos-jovis
Lychnis flos-jovis
Flower of Jove, Jupiter's Flower, Dusty Miller
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Description
The Lychnis flos-jovis is a very pretty perennial of montane origin, combining a grey and cottony basal foliage, gathered in a dense cushion, with small bright pink-red flowers under the summer sun, carried by velvety and grey stems. Sometimes a bit slow to establish, it is more compact than its cousin the corncockle, but also longer-lived. Tolerating drought once well established, it will thrive in sunny borders and rockeries. It also grows very well in pots and adds a very vibrant touch to country bouquets.
The Lychnis flos-jovis, also known as Agrostemma flos-jovis, Coronaria flos-jovis or Lychnis bivestita, is a plant of the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the dry slopes of the mountain ranges of central Europe. It is a well-perennial plant forming rosettes of leaves at ground level, from which, in late spring, emerge hairy and silvery stems, carrying a few small leaves and little branched, reaching 40 cm (16in) in height. The plant forms over time a beautiful cushion 40 cm (16in) wide. The flowering takes place from June to September, in the form of bouquets of single flowers with 5 petals, more or less deeply notched, flat, 2.5 cm (1in) in diameter, often purplish pink, sometimes scarlet red, more rarely white. Its basal leaves, elongated and spatulate, 10 cm (4in) long, are generally deciduous.
Plant Jupiter's Flower in groups in borders, or in small touches in a rockery. It is an excellent filling perennial, ideal for filling the spaces between other plants (iris, lavenders, asters, Perowskia) in a brand new massif with a slightly barren and stony soil. A very beautiful association can be made with small rockery perennials or blue, pink or white aromatic plants, such as savory, thyme, officinal sage for example. This lychnis will easily naturalize, forming the framework of the garden and brightening the base of bushes such as mock oranges, lilacs, hydrangeas but also Eleagnus ebbingei, dark green with young foliage glazed with bronze and silver.
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Botanical data
Lychnis
flos-jovis
Caryophyllaceae
Flower of Jove, Jupiter's Flower, Dusty Miller
Central Europe
Planting and care
Evergreen down to -25°C (Zone 5 to 8), the Lychnis flos-jovis thrives in sunny or partially shady positions in hot and dry climates. This plant is naturally found in uncultivated and rocky lands. Plant it in a porous, dry to moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, from February to April in the north and from September to November in more southern regions. In regions with harsh winters but especially very wet ones, it can be repotted in autumn to protect it from frost. Once established, this lychnis tolerates drought well and requires little care and watering. Prune it after flowering to remove dry parts, promote new growth and a second flowering. The plant self-seeds abundantly.
In regions with clayey, heavy and moist soil, only a scree garden, a slope or a rocky area can safely accommodate lychnis plants.
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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.