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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petit Henri'

Petit Henri' Ragged Robin

Petit Henri' Ragged Robin

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • May
  • June
  • July

  • Delicate fringed white flowers
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Shrub-like habit
  • Cut flower
  • Diseases resistant

'Petit Henri' Ragged Robin is a charming perennial variety that will add a touch of rustic charm and timeless beauty to your garden. With its pure white double flowers and lush evergreen foliage, this hardy plant is a perfect choice for borders, beds, and rock gardens.

These delicate flowers exude a sweet, sugary fragrance that attracts butterflies and bees, contributing to the biodiversity of your garden. The plant forms a compact and bushy mound, with dark green foliage that persists throughout the year, even in winter.

Features:

  • Abundant Bloom: 'Petit Henri' Ragged Robin  blooms profusely from early summer to late fall, offering a vibrant and long-lasting display of color.
  • Easy Care: This hardy perennial is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance. It tolerates a variety of soil conditions and sun exposures.
  • Drought Tolerance: Once established, 'Petit Henri' Ragged Robin is drought tolerant and requires only occasional watering.
  • Perfect for Borders and Beds: Its compact size and abundant blooms make 'Petit Henri' Ragged Robin an ideal choice for borders, beds, and rock gardens.
  • Pollinator Friendly: The fragrant flowers of this plant attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects, promoting biodiversity in your garden.

Tips:

  • For even more abundant blooms, deadhead regularly.
  • 'Petit Henri' Meadow Lychnis is easily propagated by division in spring or fall.
  • This perennial is deer and rabbit resistant.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
12 - 18 in.
Spread
12 - 18 in.
Height
12 - 24 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • White

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Average. Prefers well-drained soil

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Remove faded flowers to stimulate new blooms. Tolerates winter well
  • but winter protection may be considered in colder regions. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained soil

Features

Resistance:

  • Diseases
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Birds
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Garden borders
  • Clumps
  • Flowerbeds

Attribute:

  • Flowering attractive to pollinators and birds

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