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.
