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Lychnis x arkwrightii Vesuvius

Lychnis x arkwrightii Vesuvius
Silène hybride, Lychnis hybride

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Despite a specific research area by very virulent slugs, I was able to save the young plant, and I believe it will recover, it arrived in very good condition, thank you!

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Value-for-money
Flowering ephemeral red-orange star-shaped flowers.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Lychnis has star-shaped flowers in red-orange colour with purple foliage, measuring 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. Its flowering is ephemeral. It prefers a dry to moderately moist soil that is not too chalky.

 

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Lychnis x arkwrightii Vesuvius (Flowering) Flowering
Lychnis x arkwrightii Vesuvius (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 4 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour chocolate

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Lychnis

Species

x arkwrightii

Cultivar

Vesuvius

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Silène hybride, Lychnis hybride

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

To install your plant, work your soil to a depth of 20 cm (8in) by crumbling the soil and placing a base amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Position your plant, removed from its pot, by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil, fill in the hole and water generously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, it is necessary to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root growth. Trim wilted flowers to prolong the flowering period.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, dry to moderately moist soil that is not too chalky

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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