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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