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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny' (Ragged Robin)

Ragged Robin 'Petite Jenny'


Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny' (Ragged Robin) is a compact, tufted perennial with exquisite clusters of double, soft lavender-pink flowers borne on upright, slender, leafy stems. The fluffy blooms rise with airiness above the foliage of oblong, dark green leaves. Blooming over an exceptionally long season extending from late spring to fall, this double-flowered little beauty is an offspring of the popular Lychnis 'Jenny' introduced by Blooms of Bressingham. It enjoys a longer blooming period because its flowers are sterile.

  • Easy care, this dwarf Ragged Robin grows in bushy clumps up to 14-16 in. tall (35-40 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun or partial shade in moist to wet, moderately fertile soils.
  • Showy and vigorous, this herbaceous perennial is a perfect choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, bog gardens, or near ponds and streams. It looks terrific when massed with short grasses and sedges.
  • The delicate flowers are attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, but are ignored by hungry deer.
  • Reblooms reliably if deadheaded.
  • Generally pest and disease free.

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Requirements

Hardiness 3 – 9
Heat Zones 1 – 8
Climate Zones 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lychnis - Campions
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" (45cm)
Water Needs Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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* Pictures are courtesy of Elizabeth MacGregor Nursery and Blooms of Bressingham

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 3 – 9
Heat Zones 1 – 8
Climate Zones 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lychnis - Campions
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 18" (45cm)
Water Needs Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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