Lychnis 'Vesuvius'
Lychnis 'Vesuvius'
Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’
Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’
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- Long-blooming from spring to summer.
- Attracts plenty of butterflies and bees.
- Eye-catching, decorative leaves.
- Robust perennial plant for any border.
- Low maintenance and good winter hardiness.
Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’ captivates with vibrant magenta-red blooms on sturdy, upright stems. Compact, clump-forming habit keeps it neat and ready for borders.
Lush, mid-green foliage provides a soft backdrop, while the flowers create a lively splash of colour in sunny spots. Vibrant display throughout the season.
Ideal for mixed borders and naturalized beds, it thrives in sun and well-drained soil, adding structure and movement to the garden.
Care & Watering
Keep Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’ in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry between drinks; avoid wet, compacted soil.
Maintenance
Deadhead faded blooms to prolong interest; trim back after flowering and apply a light mulch in frost-prone areas.
Location
Full sun is best; tolerates heat and drought once established.
Tips
Pair with drought-tolerant companions, and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’, cuckoo flower, brings with its scarlet flowers a fiery touch to the garden. The compact growth and the color contrast with the foliage make this perennial a real eye-catcher.
The flower color attracts butterflies and bees and provides long-lasting color accents; together with the eye-catching foliage this delivers spectacular ornamental value in planting.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 7 a 10 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Rotting plant., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Orange |
| Leaf color | Red |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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