Mr Fothergill's, Mr Fothergill's Mr Fothergrill's Wf - Ragged Robin
Mr Fothergrill's Wf-ragged Robin Lychnis flow-cuculi. Mainly seen growing wild in damp meadows, grassland and on roadsides, making it an ideal addition to the flower border and wildlife areas. This Wf-ragged Robin attracts butterflies, bumblebees, moths and hoverflies making it perfect for naturalisation. Sow indoors or outdoors March to May or outdoors September to October for flowers in May to June. Specifications: Height: 40cm, 16 inches Average: 500 Seeds Colour: Multi-Coloured Guarantee: 2 years Material: Paper Model Number: 17899 Sowing Guide Sow indoors for surest results, in trays of compost. Cover very lightly with fine soil. Water well and place on a warm windowsill. A temperature of 15-20 C (60-68F) is ideal. Seedlings appear in 14-42 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2') apart for further trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem). Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions ( avoid frosts) before planting out 25cm (10') apart. Or sow outdoors in a seed bed, cover very lightly with fine soil. Keep moist and weed-free. Thin seedlings to 5cm (2') apart before planting out the flowering positions in spring or autumn, spacing 25cm (10') apart.
