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Lychnis alpina Rosea

Lychnis alpina Rosea
Alpine Catchfly

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Quelques shoots verts mais j'ai un doute sur la reprise. J'attends.....

Sophie D., 13/03/2021

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This Lychnis is an easy perennial plant, forming a spreading tuft of 20 cm (8in) wide with dark green linear leaves. In spring, it produces tight clusters of frilly petalled flowers in a bright pink colour, perched on thin stems. It is a perfect plant for rockeries, troughs, walls, or paving, requiring only light and a non-limestone, moist soil to thrive.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time April to June
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Description

The Lychnis alpina 'Rosea', also known as Alpine Campion or Swedish Catchfly is an easy perennial plant, forming a tuft of dark green linear leaves, 20 cm (8in) wide. In spring, it produces tightly packed clusters of bright pink flowers with fringed petals on slender stems. It is a perfect plant for rockeries, troughs, walls or paving, only requiring light and a fresh, non-limestone and well-drained soil to thrive.

Lychnis alpina belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. This plant originates from high mountains as well as subarctic regions in the northern hemisphere, where it grows on cliffs and rocky areas. This hardy perennial forms a deciduous tuft, composed of basal rosettes of linear leaves, arranged in pairs of 2-3 on the stem, in a dark green color, forming a 20 cm (8in) wide cushion. Numerous flower stalks emerge from this tuft, forming globular inflorescences of 10 to 20 flowers, reaching a height of 5 to 15 cm (2 to 6in). The flowering occurs in spring, in April-May-June. It is remarkably cheerful and vibrant.

Lychnis alpina Rosea is a variety derived from Lychnis alpina with vivid pink flowering. It is an excellent small perennial plant, easy to grow in light, non-limestone soil, alongside alpine rock plants. It has various uses, in borders, rockeries, dry stone walls or troughs. Combine it with white rock cress, purple or violet aubrietas, Yoyo Snow-in-Summer, bellflowers.

Lychnis alpina Rosea in pictures

Lychnis alpina Rosea (Flowering) Flowering
Lychnis alpina Rosea (Foliage) Foliage
Lychnis alpina Rosea (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to June
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Lychnis

Species

alpina

Cultivar

Rosea

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Alpine Catchfly

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference886851

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Planting and care

Lychnis alpina Rosea thrives in sunny or partially shaded exposure, in a well-drained, moist to dry, rich soil, preferably non-calcareous. In regions with clayey, heavy and moist soil, only the scree garden, the slope of a talus and the rockery can accommodate them without risks. In a rocky or sandy soil, it is not uncommon for most lychnis to self-sow spontaneously. Easy to grow in any sandy or rocky soil, but preferably low in limestone and very well-drained. In regions with dry and hot summers, it is advisable to plant it in non-burning areas of the garden, ensuring that the soil does not dry out too much, even though this plant tolerates drought.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well drained, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions Cut back the clump after flowering to prevent seed formation, or in late winter to maintain a compact habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July, November to December
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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