Lychnis Lipstick

"Maltese Cross, Scarlet Lightning"

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"Coral orange-red 2-3"" blooms."
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Hot summer color in full swing! Deep coral orange-red 2-3÷ blooms burst open from attractive burgundy colored buds atop dark stems. Larger flowers than the species, the petals shimmer in the sunlight like a glossy lipstick. Seedpods provide fall interest. Bold and beautiful!

Butterflies and hummingbirds won?t miss the dazzling flowers of Lychnis Lipstick. Interesting foliage tones throughout the season - bronzy-green, tinted with burgundy.

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

"Coral orange-red 2-3"" blooms."
"

Hot summer color in full swing! Deep coral orange-red 2-3÷ blooms burst open from attractive burgundy colored buds atop dark stems. Larger flowers than the species, the petals shimmer in the sunlight like a glossy lipstick. Seedpods provide fall interest. Bold and beautiful!

Butterflies and hummingbirds won?t miss the dazzling flowers of Lychnis Lipstick. Interesting foliage tones throughout the season - bronzy-green, tinted with burgundy.

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Code LYLI

Patent "#26,243"

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height "Short 18-24"""

Spacing "Plant 18"" apart"

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade

Zones "4-8"

Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Lychnis General Information

"Lychnis are old-fashioned, hardy, trouble-free plants. Reliable and long lived. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds." Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Lychnis Plant Care

Cut back plant by 1/3 when first blooms begin to fade. Divide periodically in spring. Will self sow. Prefers a well-drained winter site. Can be pinched back to control height.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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