Lychnis viscaria 'Plena' - P11

Description
The German catchfly 'Plena' (Lychnis viscaria) is an upright, winter-green perennial that forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from May to July. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The German catchfly 'Plena' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Silene viscaria.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * evergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of German catchfly 'Plena' are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The German catchfly 'Plena' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The German catchfly 'Plena' sets beautiful accents together with: Smooth Dost, Dwarf Carnation, Small Pipe Grass.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Lychnis viscaria 'Plena' forms double, pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from May.

Use
Cut, group planting, herbaceous border