Lychnis flos-cuculi - Ragged Robin seeds
Lychnis flos-cuculi - Ragged Robin seeds
Lychnis flos-cuculi - Ragged Robin seeds
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Ragged Robin
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Description
Lychnis Flos-cuculi, also known as the Meadow Pink or ragged robin, is a perennial that blooms continuously from May to July with delicate, finely cut, pink flowers. It is hardy and thrives in wet meadows or at the edge of a pond, and tolerates partial shade. Its wild appearance brings a very refined touch to "natural" gardens.
Ragged Robin has elegant flowering at the time when the cuckoo sings. It is a perennial that flourishes in the wetlands of Europe (marshes, bogs) and can also be found in high-altitude meadows. Its base is a stoloniferous crown topped with lanceolate, spatulate leaves that can reach 12 cm (5in) long. From this base, reddish-tinged, branched stems (50 to 80 cm (20 to 32in)) emerge that bear bell-shaped, red-veined calyxes at their tips. The flowers are pink corollas, approximately 3 cm (1in) in diameter, with five finely cut petals, almost in ribbons. They are very delicate and react to the slightest breeze.
Its rather slender habit encourages you to plant Lychnis flos-cuculi in a group, to create a mass 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 astilbes. It will take a little time to establish, so keep an eye out for slugs and snails.
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Botanical data
Lychnis
flos-cuculi
Caryophyllaceae
Ragged Robin
Central Europe
Planting and care
Like other perennials, Lychnis flos-cuculi is sown in summer for transplanting into open ground in autumn.
In a tray and under a ventilated shelter, cover the seeds with a light layer of compost and vermiculite, kept moist and in the sun (essential for germination). The seeds will germinate between 15 and 21 days. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, you can plant them in their final place in September and October depending on their growth and the climate. Otherwise, you can grow them on in a pot (8cm (3in)) and keep them under shelter to survive the winter (monitor watering and avoid heavy frost). The plants will then be planted out in spring.
Another option is to sow the seeds directly in open ground at the end of summer. Thin out the plants if necessary in spring. Make sure to loosen the soil and water the seedlings.
In both cases, watch out for snails and slugs.
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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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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