Lychnis, Orange gnome 2013
By Greenthumb
21 Oct, 2013
3 likes
Just at its start in July, it seems the side of the garden that I picked for hot and dry in the sun, is actually wet and still a little shady for those sun loving things. About half the size and half the blooms, still bright and thrilling. The rhubarb is already pushing one side into deep shade so may not be the best spot, but I'm letting it settle in anyway.
Comments on this photo
Thank you. It was so big and bright last year that I was less enthused, but it survived moving. That would be the main thing.
23 Oct, 2013
I think would be better next year. needs time.
23 Oct, 2013
I really like the color of the blooms.
26 Oct, 2013
Thank you! It contrast itself very well. One of my treasures. :-)
28 Oct, 2013
does it grow well from seeds?
28 Oct, 2013
It may. I have never let it go, I usually take the seed heads unripened to lengthen my already short season and keep it stronger. The Lychnis chalcedonica does best here and spreads, but I think we divide the clump usually. Some plants can't develop seed in our short summers, this may be one of those. Never heard of a 'volunteer' yet, like my artemisia. Lunchis is not hard to start from seed I believe once you have them.
1 Nov, 2013
lychnis coronaria spreds very good here.lots of seedlings in my garden.
8 Nov, 2013
Hmmm. :-) I guess I'll have to let it do some seed once its bigger, see what happens.
8 Nov, 2013
Pictures by greenthumb
2312 of 2356
What else?
Members who like this photo
-
Gardening with friends since
25 Aug, 2010 -
Gardening with friends since
9 Aug, 2009 -
Gardening with friends since
30 Jul, 2008
beautiful plant
22 Oct, 2013