ragged robin

How to Grow and Care for ragged robin

ragged robin · Silene flos-cuculi
Also known as: crow flower; crow soap; cuckoo; cuckoo flower; cuckoo gilliflower; cuckoo hood; Indian pink; marsh gilliflower; meadow lychnis; meadow pink; wild William

Thrives in a moist, moderately fertile soil in sun or part shade. Well suited to moist meadows or wild gardens

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing ragged robin

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
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Thrives in a moist, moderately fertile soil in sun or part shade. Well suited to moist meadows or wild gardens

How to Water ragged robin?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for ragged robin?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for ragged robin?

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What Soil Is Best for ragged robin?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for ragged robin?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize ragged robin?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune ragged robin?

Deadhead to prolong flowering

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How to Propagate ragged robin?

Propagate by seed, division or take basal cuttings

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How to Transplant ragged robin?

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How to Care for ragged robin in Winter?

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How to Plant ragged robin?

Thrives in a moist, moderately fertile soil in sun or part shade. Well suited to moist meadows or wild gardens

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How to Repot ragged robin?

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How to Harvest ragged robin?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of ragged robin

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Attributes of ragged robin

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, Caucasus, Russia

Scientific Classification

Species
Silene flos-cuculi
Genus
Silene
Family
Caryophyllaceae
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