Lychnis chalcedonica - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Silene chalcedonica.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
Lychnis chalcedonica forms wheel-shaped, red flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, rock garden, bee pasture, border, group planting, cottage garden, perennial bed