Product Description 

Lychnis flos‑cuculi, commonly known as Ragged Robin, is a graceful UK native wildflower celebrated for its finely cut, star‑shaped pink blooms. Flowering from May to July, it brings a soft, meadow‑style charm to pond edges, wet meadows, bog gardens, and damp borders.

This moisture‑loving perennial produces slender upright stems topped with airy clusters of flowers that move beautifully in the breeze. Ragged Robin is highly valued for its wildlife benefits, attracting bees, butterflies, and a wide range of pollinators during late spring and early summer.

Perfect for naturalistic planting schemes, wildlife ponds, and ecological gardens, Lychnis flos‑cuculi thrives in consistently moist soil and performs well in full sun to partial shade.

Key Features

• Soft pink, deeply cut flowers from May–July
• UK native wildflower ideal for naturalistic and wildlife planting
• Height: 30–60 cm; Spread: approx. 30 cm
• Moisture‑loving, perfect for pond edges and wet meadows
• Highly attractive to pollinators
• Light, airy growth habit for a meadow‑style look
• Hardy perennial suitable for UK conditions

Care & Planting Instructions

• Plant in moist to wet soil; ideal for pond margins and damp borders.
• Position in full sun to partial shade.
• Keep soil consistently moist, especially in summer.
• Cut back spent stems after flowering to encourage tidy regrowth.
• Allow some seedheads to remain if naturalising is desired.
• Divide clumps in early spring if needed.

Measurements

• Height: 30–60 cm
• Spread: approx. 30 cm
• Flowering: May–July
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Position: Sun–part shade
• Soil: Moist–wet, fertile

🌱 Companion Plant Suggestions (Unique to This Listing)

(All companions chosen specifically for Lychnis flos‑cuculi and not used on previous products)

Marginals & Bog Plants

• Caltha palustris – early yellow flowers for seasonal contrast
• Lythrum salicaria – tall purple spikes for height and pollinator value
• Filipendula ulmaria – creamy plumes and soft texture
• Myosotis scorpioides (Water Forget‑Me‑Not) – low blue edging plant

Oxygenators

• Ranunculus aquatilis (Water Crowfoot)
• Hottonia palustris (Water Violet)

Floating Plants

• Limnobium laevigatum (Amazon Frogbit)
• Nymphoides peltata (Floating Heart)