Lychnis chalcedonica - Silene
This very old flowering species from our gardens of yesteryear is particularly hardy, with magnificent scarlet-red flowers contrasting with dark green foliage.
in bucket
Sow in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Where possible, transplant into individual pots before final installation in the garden, in autumn, 40 cm apart in all directions.
March, April, September, October
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny, semi-shade
medium
limestone, sandy, gravel
drained, light, sec
Silene chalcedonica
200 seeds
Red
From 80 to 120 cm
Eurasia