Height:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Edging Small

Origin:

Not Native to North America

It is essential to provide proper siting for this perennial. Plant it in full sun and moist, well-drained soil to avoid potential disease issues. Early in the season, pinch these plants back to encourage a more compact habit. Lychnis tends to be a short-lived perennial, but it will self-seed.

Growing Temperature:

65-68° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.8

EC (What is EC?):

1.0-1.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed with 75-100 ppm N water soluble fertilizer at each irrigation.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Beneficial but not required

Pests & Diseases:

Generally disease free, scout for Rhizoctonia

Slugs and snails are the primary pest

Potting & Timing:

Plant in well-drained soilless media.

Moisture:

For potting soil use commercial planting media. During active growth keep the soil consistently moist. Allow plants to dry thoroughly between waterings, increase watering as the foliage emerges.

Planting Level:

Plant plugs even with the soil surface.

PGRs/Pinching:

Uniconazole (Sumagic/Concise) may be sprayed at 3-5 ppm for toning. Configure may help with increasing lateral branching, should be trialed at rates of 600 ppm or lower before using on a large scale.

Lighting:

Provide high light levels for best growth.

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