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Lipstick Lychnis
Lychnis sieboldii 'Lipstick' PP #26,243
SKU #46255
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide.
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| Description | Sturdy, well-branched stems hold vibrant red blooms with petals that shimmer in the sunlight. New foliage is red-purple, aging to deep green and purple. The bright summer color is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. Seedpods provide fall interest. Perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish a good root system. Once established, keep soil moist. Avoid overly wet soil in winter. Cut down by one-third after flowers fade. Divide in spring every few years. Can be pinched back to control the height. |
Details
| Description | Sturdy, well-branched stems hold vibrant red blooms with petals that shimmer in the sunlight. New foliage is red-purple, aging to deep green and purple. The bright summer color is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. Seedpods provide fall interest. Perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish a good root system. Once established, keep soil moist. Avoid overly wet soil in winter. Cut down by one-third after flowers fade. Divide in spring every few years. Can be pinched back to control the height. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.