Also known as Silene chalcedonica. This European wildflower is popular with bees, butterflies and moths. From June to August this hardy perennial plant produces clusters of red/orange flowers on tall stems above open foliage. It grows to 1m tall and 50cm across in well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade.
Flower of Bristol / Lychnis chalcedonica
£3.60Price
VAT Included
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged) / Moisture-retentive
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)