Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin is a white form of our native Ragged Robin. This plant is one of my favourite, with white flowers appearing from early spring to summer, it seems to always have a flower on it! Grows well in moist soil. Naturalises well in moist meadowland.
Family: Caryophyllaceae.
Description: Herbaceous perennial.
Plant Characteristics
Plant Type:Lychnis flos-cuculi White Robin.
Habit: Loose flowers from leafy base.
Fragrance: Slight.
Colour
Flower: White.
Foliage: Dark green.
Fruit:
Stem:
Size
Ultimate Height: 40cms.
Ultimate spread:40cms.
Time to ultimate height: 1 years
Sunlight
Aspect: Moist, partial shade.
Plant Resilience
Hardiness: Full.
Low maintenance: Easy.
Soil Type
Soil PH: Acid/ Neutral.
Moisture: Damp soil.
Season of interest:
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
Moist shady border.
Edge of stream
Wildlife meadow.
How to care
Pruning: Cut back when flowered.
Pests: