Lychnis Flos-cuculi | Approx 1000 Seeds

A superb summer flowering perennial for wild garden. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile,freely draining soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardyThis gorgeous wildflower can be found colonising damp meadows and woodland edges throughout the UK. It is an elegant perennial, which in late spring and early summer, produces sprays of pink filagree-like flowers on upright, branching stems. It makes a great addition to cottage gardens or more informal planting schemes where there is a reliable supply of moisture. Garden care: Surface-sow directly onto trays filled with good seed compost and maintain temperatures around 20C. When seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them up individually and grow them on. Gradually harden off before planting outside after risk of frost, or for autumn-sown seedlings, overwinter in a coldframe. Sow: March to April or August to October Approximate quantity: 1000 seeds