Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome'
Lychnis
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Lychnis (Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome') - Description
Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome' diplays brilliant orange-scarlet flowers measuring 1 1/2" across. The flowers are produced in abundance in early summer and last nearly 8 weeks. The compact purplish-bronze foliage of Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome' creates a dazzling contrast to the bright flowers. Hummingbirds love the intense color!
Lychnis (Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome') - Blooming
Five petaled flowers with tube-shaped bases and flattened faces with rounded, notched or fringed petals. Four or five styles. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period. Gray-leaved plants will exhibit the best foliage color if grown in dry soil in full sun.
Lychnis (Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome') - Growth
Biennials and perennials. Plants have rounded, often hairy leaves. Similar to Silene genus. Grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Lychnis (Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome') - Planting
Sow seeds or divide in spring for propagation.
Lychnis (Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome') - Pest
Infrequent issues include leaf spots and anther smut.
Lychnis (Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome') - Interesting facts
The sticky stems of Lychnis inspire the name "catchfly" while the name "lychnis" dates back to the third century BCE when Theophrastus named its brilliant clusters of flowers after lamps.
Lychnis (Lychnis x 'Orange Gnome') - Soil and irrigation
Light, average to rich, well-drained soil.
