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| Price |
€2.20
incl. VAT
€1.82 excl. VAT
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|---|---|
| Product code | NP-SEEDBANK-OZ-9848 |
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Scarlet Lightning (Lychnis chalcedonica) is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems topped by vibrant red flowers. It reaches up to 80 cm and prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil.
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A second bloom in autumn is a bonus for perennials that can be achieved by simply removing spent flowers. Scarlet Lightning (Lychnis chalcedonica) is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems and vibrant red flowers, reaching up to 80 cm. It blooms from June to July and can rebloom in the fall after intervention.
Characteristics of Scarlet Lightning
- Clump-forming perennial with upright stems.
- Vibrant red flowers at the top of the stems.
- Height up to 80 cm, making it visible even from the back of the border.
- Blooms from June to July with the possibility of reblooming in autumn.
- Sow in a greenhouse from January to March, plant out from May to June.
- Sunny location with well-draining soil.
Ideal For
Scarlet Lightning is suitable for perennial borders where a striking red color is desired. Deadheading spent flowers is worthwhile as it can encourage a second bloom.
Parameters
| Latin Name | Lychnis chalcedonica |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Clump-forming perennial |
| Height | up to 80 cm |
| Flower Color | Vibrant red |
| Sowing | Greenhouse, January to March |
| Planting | May to June |
| Flowering | June to July, possible repeat in autumn |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Scarlet Lightning bloom?
Scarlet Lightning blooms from June to July. After removing spent flowers, it can rebloom in the fall.
How to sow Scarlet Lightning?
Sowing of Scarlet Lightning is done in a greenhouse from January to March. Planting out occurs from May to June.
What location does Scarlet Lightning need?
Lychnis chalcedonica prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. It reaches a height of up to 80 cm.
NP-SEEDBANK-OZ-9848
Data sheet
- Height
- up to 80 cm
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Scarlet Lightning (Lychnis chalcedonica) is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems topped by vibrant red flowers. It reaches up to 80 cm and prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil.