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Lychnis ‘Lipstick’
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Lychnis ‘Lipstick’


Maltese Cross

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.335.430


Long popular in Cottage gardens, this is a rugged and easy perennial for any sunny border. Plants form an upright clump of dark bronze foliage with taller stems in summer that bear large clusters of brilliant, red-orange flowers. Attractive seed pods provide fall interest. Excellent for cutting. In rich soils this may need to be staked to prevent flopping. Reliable and long lived. Clumps may be easily divided in spring or fall. Flowers are attractive to butterflies, and possibly even hummingbirds.

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Lychnis ‘Lipstick’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Orange
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Bronze
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   55-60 cm
   21-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium