Lychnis flos-cuculi - Ragged robin

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 10-11 days with 1-2 glasses of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 10-11 days water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 0-1 glasses of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 2-3 glasses of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 10-11 days should go by between irrigations.

continental : For the The Lychnis flos-cuculi let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
The Lychnis flos-cuculi can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the The Lychnis flos-cuculi to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Lychnis flos-cuculi can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Lychnis flos-cuculi is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Lychnis flos-cuculi : In the winter great part of the perennial plants have a period of vegetative rest, therefore it’s not necessary to fertilize them.

Treatments Lychnis flos-cuculi : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper.