Lychnis chalcedonica, 'Carnea'

Genus: Lychnis

Species: chalcedonica

Variety: 'Carnea'

Family Name: Caryophyllaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 831Z

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: Pink/Rose

Flowers: June, July, August

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Press seeds lightly into soil but do not cover. Light is needed for germination. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 10-20 days. Transplant seedlings when they have 2 sets of true leaves to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Can be sown directly in spring or summer, this to 50cm spacing. Autumn sowings should overwinter indoors planting out the following spring.

Growing Instructions

Very easy to grow. Prefers moist fertile soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. May require staking.

Cultivation Instructions

Cut back after flowering to encourage further blooms and to prevent self-seeding. Established clumps can be divided in spring.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 61

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.