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Lychnis 'Vesuvius'
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Lychnis 'Vesuvius'

Lychnis x arkwrightii
Lychnis 'Vesuvius' has clusters of vermillion red flowers and opulent purple-bronze foliage that add an exotic touch to the garden. An uncommon perennial hybrid of several Lychnis species with scarlet flowers, it easily transforms ho-hum garden edges into beacons of brilliance.
SKU #S1816
$4.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
175
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9,
10
Mature Size
1.5' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Bright orange petals deeply notched at the edges
Features
Great for containers
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow spring to summer.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Lychnis 'Vesuvius' has scarlet orange flowers in clusters of five-petaled, deeply notched petals. It blooms early summer, reblooming if regularly deadheaded. Pinch when setting out to encourage branching and profuse blooming. Allow a few to self-sow, if desired, an easy way to increase your holdings.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly—about 1" or so per week to keep evenly moist.
Soil pH:
Mildly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix about an inch of compost into the soil at time of planting, and top-dress every spring with a thin layer.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.