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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny'

ragged robin 'Petite Jenny'

'Petite Jenny' is a compact, upright perennial to 35cm tall with branched stems bearing lance-shaped leaves. Clusters of soft pink, finely cut, double flowers are borne from late spring into early summer

Synonyms
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in a moist, moderately fertile soil in sun or part shade. Well suited to moist meadows or wild gardens

Propagation

Propagate by division or take basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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