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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000910
11/12/99

Lychnis x arkwrightii--Arkwright's Campion


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10
Height: 24 in Spread: 15 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Red

Comments: L. x arkwrightii are hybrids between L.
chalcedonica and other hybrids of garden origin. Pinch
the plants early in the season to induce branching for
bushier plants. Plant in a soil with good drainage.
Awkwright's Campion sometimes acts as a biennial.

Propagation: Propagate by seed or division.

Cultivars:
'Orange Gnome' - A dwarf form of Vesuvius only 8 inches
tall.
'Vesuvius' - Bronze foliage is combined with orange-red
flowers (Vis. 1).

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, 1999,
Sheridan Nurseries 1999.


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