Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Lychnis viscaria

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Lychnis viscaria

Synonym(s): Viscaria vulgaris, Lychnis viscaria alpina Common Name: 'German catchfly'

Large bright pinkish-magenta flowers in profusion in early and mid-summer. The stems exude a sticky sap, which catches insects trying to steal nectar without pollinating the plant, hence the common name 'catchfly'. Jun-Jul. H40cm S40cm.

£7.00

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Care Instructions

Prefers a moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerant of drought once established.

Plant No: 2129

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Macplants are a long-established, family-run business. We are central/southern Scotland's largest growers of herbaceous perennials, alpines, ferns and ornamental grasses and have our plant centre open to the public in East Lothian, close to Edinburgh. We also supply a diverse range of trade clients both in the landscape and garden centre sectors.

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Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 341179

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