Lychnis coronaria 'Gardeners World' - 2 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Silene coronaria.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
- Dried plant parts are cut back in autumn or spring. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
Lychnis coronaria forms wheel-shaped, carmine-red flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, rock garden, bee pasture, bed edging, cutting