Ragged Robin Seeds
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Distinctive, vividly hued Ragged Robin.
Ragged Robin’s blooms display a vibrant rose-red, uniquely marked by jagged 4-cleft petals, deepening to pink at their core. This effortless perennial thrives robustly, symbolising untamed beauty and attracting a myriad of pollinators. Growing Ragged Robin seeds is an enjoyable process and it’s a beacon of wild charm and fauna diversity in any garden.
Approx 300 seeds
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Most Light Conditions
- Hardy Perennial
- Not Fussy
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) is a charming native wildflower known for its jagged, rose-red petals and long-lasting blooms. This hardy perennial flourishes in damp soils and adds natural beauty and biodiversity to wild meadows or garden borders. Growing from seed is straightforward, making it ideal for gardeners looking to support local wildlife and create a vibrant, naturalistic planting.
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Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) is a charming native wildflower known for its jagged, rose-red petals and long-lasting blooms. This hardy perennial flourishes in damp soils and adds natural beauty and biodiversity to wild meadows or garden borders. Growing from seed is straightforward, making it ideal for gardeners looking to support local wildlife and create a vibrant, naturalistic planting.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Start Ragged Robin seeds in moist soil, ideally in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. They thrive best in damp conditions typical of wild meadows.
Sowing
Sow directly on top of compact, moist soil and keep in a warm spot. The seeds need light to germinate and grow.
Growing
Sow Ragged Robin seeds in spring or early autumn. Use moist, well-drained soil and press seeds lightly onto the surface — they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently damp, especially in the early stages. Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot; this native perennial thrives in the moisture of meadows, pond edges, or damp borders.
Plant care
Water regularly during dry spells to mimic the damp meadow conditions Ragged Robin prefers. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering season, or leave seed heads in place if you’d like gentle self-seeding.
About Ragged Robin
Pollinator-friendly, ideal for wildflower meadows and damp garden spots, thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Most Light Conditions
- Hardy Perennial
- Not Fussy
Eventual height & spread
History of Ragged Robin
Historically, Ragged Robin was thought to have magical qualities, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring luck. The 19th-century poet John Clare celebrated its resilience and beauty in his work, highlighting its enduring presence in British meadows.
| Other Names | Cuckoo flower, meadow pink and marsh gilliflower |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
Yes, they are perennial and will come back annually.
Moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Absolutely, they attract bees and butterflies.