Description
Organic Silene flos cuculi, Ragged-Robin. Lus Síoda.
Common name: Ragged-Robin. Lus Síoda.
General:
Silene flos cuculi, Ragged-Robin. This population originates from Co Down. Irish Grid reference: J494491. Grown under organic conditions in Co. Down.
Silene flos-cuculi, previously known as Lychnis flos-cuculi. Perennial. Pink flowerson stems around 30” tall from May onwards depending on climate.
Benefits:
Decorative with dainty but ragged pink flowers, where they get their common name. Very popular with bees, other pollinators and insects :)
Habitat:
Marshy damp places.
Sowing guidelines:
Sow from late autumn or early spring into seed trays and prick out into modules and into final position when large enough.
Cultural history:
A member of the pink family.
Avg contents: 400 seeds.
Wild flower seeds of native-Irish-origin.
Please note: We do not send our wild flower seeds overseas. The reason for this is genetic integrity. Our wild flowers are native-Irish-origin and as very little genetic testing has been done in this field we work on the precautionary principle. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause.
