Lychnis Flos Cuculi Ragged Robin

Lychnis Flos Cuculi | Ragged Robin

Lychnis Flos Cuculi, known as the Ragged Robin, has branched stems that bear opposite, lance-shaped leaves. Clusters of star-shaped deep rose-pink flowers, each petal deeply cut into 4 narrow segments, appear in late spring and early summer. It prefers to be in moist soil rather than in the water. Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Lychnis Flos Cuculi, Ragged Robin, make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Lychnis Flos Cuculi - Ragged Robin can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 60-100cm
Growth Rate: Slow
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: May - August
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 0-1cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.