Lychnis ‘Passion’

Common Name:
Passion Catchfly

Description:
Lychnis ‘Passion’ is a striking ornamental perennial known for its vibrant magenta to deep pink blooms that sit atop slender, upright stems. This cultivar is a modern variety of Lychnis chalcedonica (commonly known as Maltese Cross or Jerusalem Cross) and is loved for its intense colour display and strong garden performance. Flowering from late spring through summer, ‘Passion’ brings vivid contrast and vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, and perennial beds. Its lance-shaped green leaves form a neat clump at the base, with flower stems rising above the foliage to create a dramatic visual effect. This plant performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and appreciates regular watering during dry spells, especially in Melbourne's warmer months. Its long flowering season and bold colour make it a magnet for pollinators and an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Herbaceous

Mature Size:
*Height: 60–80 cm
*Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
*Magenta
*Deep Pink

Key Attributes:
*Bee Attracting
*Bird Attracting
*Perennial
*Suitable for Cut Flowers
*Low Maintenance
*Suitable for Cottage Gardens

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
*Achillea millefolium
*Salvia nemorosa
*Coreopsis grandiflora
*Penstemon 'Alice Hindley'
*Leucanthemum x superbum

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.