Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' | Vesuvius Campion
DESCRIPTION
Lychnis x arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’ is an impressive perennial known for its rich, reddish-orange flowers that have a unique, star-like shape. The five-petaled blooms are slightly jagged at the edges, creating a delicate, spiky appearance. These flowers are borne in dense clusters atop tall, sturdy stems, rising above the plant's green leaves with distinctive purple undersides. The flowers appear in mid-summer and persist into fall, providing bold color and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
‘Vesuvius’ is low maintenance and thrives in full sun, making it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or containers. Its resilience and ability to self-seed ensure that it continues to add color to the garden over time. With its bright flowers and ease of care, ‘Vesuvius’ is a great option for gardeners seeking to bring a touch of long-lasting color to their landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Lychnis x arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’ is an impressive perennial known for its rich, reddish-orange flowers that have a unique, star-like shape. The five-petaled blooms are slightly jagged at the edges, creating a delicate, spiky appearance. These flowers are borne in dense clusters atop tall, sturdy stems, rising above the plant's green leaves with distinctive purple undersides. The flowers appear in mid-summer and persist into fall, providing bold color and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
‘Vesuvius’ is low maintenance and thrives in full sun, making it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or containers. Its resilience and ability to self-seed ensure that it continues to add color to the garden over time. With its bright flowers and ease of care, ‘Vesuvius’ is a great option for gardeners seeking to bring a touch of long-lasting color to their landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Lychnis x arkwrightii ‘Vesuvius’ is an impressive perennial known for its rich, reddish-orange flowers that have a unique, star-like shape. The five-petaled blooms are slightly jagged at the edges, creating a delicate, spiky appearance. These flowers are borne in dense clusters atop tall, sturdy stems, rising above the plant's green leaves with distinctive purple undersides. The flowers appear in mid-summer and persist into fall, providing bold color and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
‘Vesuvius’ is low maintenance and thrives in full sun, making it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or containers. Its resilience and ability to self-seed ensure that it continues to add color to the garden over time. With its bright flowers and ease of care, ‘Vesuvius’ is a great option for gardeners seeking to bring a touch of long-lasting color to their landscape.
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Family: Caryophyllaceae
Height: 12–18 inches
Width: 12–18 inches
Flower color: Orange-scarlet
Foliage color: Brownish-purple
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; may self-seed prolifically
Growing zone: USDA zones 4–10
Wildlife attractors: Butterflies, hummingbirds
