Lychnis viscaria Plena
Lychnis viscaria Plena
Lychnis viscaria Plena
Lychnis viscaria Plena
Lychnis viscaria Plena
Lychnis viscaria Plena
Lychnis viscaria Plena
Sticky Catchfly, Clammy Campion
They took root without hesitation, as if the garden had been waiting for them. They are the only ones that truly lived up to the description, the only ones that reflected genuine care in their preparation. I am sincerely happy: they transformed the patch of earth into a living little painting.
Marie, 03/10/2025
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Description
Lychnis viscaria 'Plena', also known as Sticky Catchfly, is an easy-to-grow perennial plant of medium size, forming a wide clump of slightly sticky stems, on which you may sometimes find a few small insects trapped. It produces tightly packed clusters of double, frilly pompom flowers in intense and fresh pink, perched on thin stems during spring. It is a common sight in cottage gardens, old-fashioned gardens, and informal gardens, requiring only light and a moderately moist soil to thrive.
Lychnis viscaria belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. This plant originates from Europe and Asia Minor, where it grows on cliffs and rocky areas. 'Plena' is a more compact selection with a sparkling pink color. This plant forms a wide, semi-evergreen clump composed of a rosette of narrow, lanceolate leaves in a beautiful bronze-green shade, which are glossy and form a large cushion. Numerous bronze, hairy, and sticky flower stalks, particularly at the node, emerge from this clump, which reaches 45 cm (18in) in all directions. The flowering takes place in spring, in May-June. It is remarkably cheerful and vibrant. The tousled flowers, measuring 2 to 3 cm (1in) in diameter, are grouped in panicles with staggered cymes, tightly packed at the top of the flower stalks. Their color is vibrant, ranging from candy pink to tyrian pink, both fresh and intense.
Lychnis viscaria 'Plena' is an excellent perennial plant that has been used in gardens for a long time. It can be used in mass plantings, borders, or rock gardens. Combine it with valerians, giant rusty foxgloves, fragrant butterbur, damask nigella, and peach-leaved bellflowers. It is a perfect perennial for slightly wild areas, along with aromatic plants. It will enhance the romantic character of old-fashioned roses.
Lychnis viscaria is known to increase the disease resistance of plants planted alongside it. This plant contains molecules called brassinosteroids, whose growth-activating effect on other plants has been proven.
Lychnis viscaria Plena in pictures
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Botanical data
Lychnis
viscaria
Plena
Caryophyllaceae
Sticky Catchfly, Clammy Campion
Eastern Europe
Planting and care
Lychnis viscaria 'Plena' thrives in sunny or partially shaded exposure, in well-drained, moist to dry, rich, and not overly chalky soil. In regions with clayey, heavy, and damp soil, only the scree garden, slopes, and the rockery can accommodate them without risks. In rocky or sandy soil, it is not uncommon for most lychnis to self-seed spontaneously. Easy to grow in any sandy or rocky soil, but preferably low in lime and very well-drained. In regions with dry and hot summers, it is advisable to plant it in non-burning areas of the garden, making sure that the soil does not dry out too much, even though this plant tolerates occasional drought.
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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.