Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Lychnis viscaria ‘Splendens’ prefers a sheltered position and is perfect for darker areas of your garden it likes either full or partial shade.Hardiness
German catchfly ‘Splendens’ is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Lychnis viscaria ‘Splendens’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.5m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Lychnis viscaria ‘Splendens’ produces pink flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to July.
Foliage
German catchfly ‘Splendens’ is a deciduous plant and produces green foliage you should deadhead this plant regularly to promote new flowers coming through, cut back after flowering.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Lychnis viscaria ‘Splendens’ can have problems with Slugs and aphids, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is not known to attract any particular wildlife and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
German catchfly ‘Splendens’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage and it cannot handle alkaline soil so requires either neutral or acidic.