Go Back Maltese Cross Orange Gnome

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Lychnis arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    If you're looking for a shocking spot of color in the landscape, look to 'Orange Gnome'! Brilliant, orange-scarlet flowers measuring up to two inches across are produced in clusters at the tips of the stems. The plants begin to flower in early summer and last nearly 8 weeks. The foliage is nearly as pretty as the flowers, having a purplish bronze cast over the naturally dark green, lance-shaped leaves especially during the cooler months. The contrast is dazzling! After flowering, the swollen seed pods provide additional interest to extend the season.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    It is essential to provide proper siting for this perennial. Plant it in full sun and moist, well-drained soil to avoid potential disease issues. Early in the season, pinch these plants back to encourage a more compact habit. Lychnis tends to be a short-lived perennial, but it will self-seed.

    Flower Color

    Orange-scarlet

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    12 in.

    Good Companions

    Bellflower-Clustered (Campanula glomerata), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Lamb's Ear-Giant (Stachys byzantina), Peony-Garden (Paeonia ), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Spiderwort (Tradescantia ), Stonecrop-Autumn (Sedum )

    Plant Height

    12-15 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border, Cut flower or foliage, Mass Plant

    Bloom Time

    Early summer, Mid summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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