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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lychnis 'Vesuvius' bears orange-scarlet flowers on upright stems, in contrast with dramatic bronze-green foliage. It's a striking choice for growing in a summer container display or at the front of a sunny border. It flowers first year from an early sowing.

Grow Lychnis 'Vesuvius' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.Divide clumps every three to five years. It self-seeds readily.

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Lychnis ‘Vesuvius’ and wildlife

Lychnis ‘Vesuvius’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Lychnis ‘Vesuvius’ poisonous?

Lychnis ‘Vesuvius’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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