Lychnis ‘Ragged Robin’ Seeds (Lychnis flos-cuculi)

A charming wildflower perennial, Lychnis ‘Ragged Robin’ produces delicate, deeply cut pink blooms that resemble frilly stars. Hardy and long-flowering, it’s ideal for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, bringing soft color and texture from late spring to early summer.

What Makes It Special

• Frilly, star-like pink flowers with a whimsical appearance

• Hardy perennial that thrives in meadows and borders

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinator gardens

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lychnis flos-cuculi

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 40–60 cm (16–24 in)

• Bloom time: Late spring to early summer

Ideal For

• Wildflower meadows and naturalistic gardens

• Cottage-style borders and beds

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 30 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second year after sowing