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Ragged Robin (Silene flos-cuculi) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
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Description
Ragged Robin (Silene flos-cuculi) is a perennial wildflower with deeply-lobed, bright purple petals. It is commonly found in wet meadows across the UK and Ireland. The plant thrives in marshes, wet woodland clearings, and damp rides, adding vibrant colour to these habitats. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making Ragged Robin both visually striking and ecologically valuable in damp grasslands and natural meadow plantings.
Our Ragged Robin’s plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
Additional information
| Common Name | Ragged Robin |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Perennial |
| Latin Name | Silene Flos-cuculi |
| Height | 25 – 100cm |
| Flowering Time | May – June |
| Colour | Pink |
| Management | Ragged Robin plants prefer wet ground. It does best in grassland areas. It can cope with moderately fertile soils. It is very tolerant of being cut as long as it’s not in the flowering or seeding stage. Ragged Robin needs to be cut back and cleared after flowering and seeding. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 110cc, 65cc, 99cc, 9cm pot |
