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| Lychnis | Common name; Campion |
A hardy perennial that grows to around 600-750mm (24"-30") high, and flowers in July and August.
Dead head plants regularly to prevent self seeding.
In exposed areas support plants with twiggy sticks or similar.
Week 8; Sow seeds in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at 16°C (60°F).
Week 10; Prick off the seedlings, when large enough to handle into 3” (75m) pots and grow on until planting out time.
Week 13; Apply a mulch of well rotted manure/compost each year.
Week 18; Take basal cuttings from established plants, and place in a cold frame until planting out time the following May.
Week 21; Plant out in sun or light shade, in any ordinary well drained soil, 300-400mm (12"-16") apart.
Week 44; Cut dead stem to ground level in late autumn.
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