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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Lychnis flos-jovis
flower of Jove
L. flos-jovis is a perennial forming a mat of grey-hairy leaves with erect stems bearing clusters of red, pink or white flowers 2.5cm across in summer
Synonyms
Agrostemma flos-jovisSilene flos-jovis
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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
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Red White | Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Lychnis can be biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and tubular, salver-shaped or star-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- European Alps
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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