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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

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

Synonyms
Lychnis viscaria 'Splendens Plena'

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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
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H5
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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