Lychnis Petite Henri

Common Name:
Petite Henri Ragged Robin

Description:
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Henri' is a compact, free-flowering perennial prized for its delicate, finely divided double white blooms held above neat clumps of fresh green foliage. The deeply cut petals give the flowers a soft, feathery appearance, creating an airy display despite the plant's relatively small stature. Its compact habit makes it particularly useful along garden borders, in cottage-style plantings and in pots. In Melbourne, 'Petite Henri' performs best in full sun to part shade with moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil, and appreciates consistent moisture during warmer weather. Flowering is concentrated through spring and summer, with removal of spent blooms helping to maintain a tidy appearance and potentially encouraging further flowering. It is an excellent choice for adding fine texture and soft white colour to perennial gardens, particularly in areas that receive reliable moisture.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–45 cm
• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cottage Gardens
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
No significant toxicity to humans, dogs or cats is commonly associated with Lychnis flos-cuculi. As with ornamental plants, ingestion in large quantities is not recommended.

Companion Plants:

• Aquilegia
• Astilbe
• Campanula
• Geranium (Cranesbill)
• Iris sibirica
• Nepeta
• Salvia
• Veronica