Lychnis viscaria 'Splendens Plena'
German catchfly 'Splendens Plena'
A compact, tufted perennial to 45cm in height, with sticky stems bearing narrow, dark green leaves. Double, bright magenta-pink flowers 2cm in width in narrow panicles appear in early and mid-summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Matforming, Tufted
- Genus
A genus of low-growing flowering plants with thin, ovate green foliage and clusters of pretty pink, white or purple flowers on sticky, upright stems. A deep taproot makes this a genus which can survive drought conditions
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist fertile soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division or basal cuttings in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut down in the autumn
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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