Several colours of Lychnis or Campion reside in the Sandbox. They are in bloom now. Last year I purchased the newest variety called “Angels Blush”. They make a pretty mosaic for the last week in June. The description from my favourite reference book by John Valleau of Heritage Perennials says that Lychnis is related to the Dianthus and have flowers in bright pink, magenta, red or orange shades, mostly vibrant, in hot shades that don’t easily fit into soft pastel colour schemes. He adds that the plant is hardy, easy to grow and are best planted in the summer border. The gardeners who like a more daring sense of colour design find these interesting and useful. I don’t know that I am daring but they sure catch your attention. This plant is a biannual so leave them to reseed themselves.
I will be joining Mary for Mosaic Monday. See you there. Valerie
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... & I will be looking for these. They are awesome.
Have a fabulous week ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Such a pretty collage!
It is so pretty. Makes a beautiful collage.I love the red blooms against the fuzzy leaves. I seeded some this spring and cannot wait until they get big enough to bloom for me. Have a wonderful week.
They are beautiful and I love perennials. Gorgeous flowers and mosaic. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Hmm, I don't remember seeing any in the garden this year, their off year I suppose. Great mosaic, Val. Take care:)
So pretty, but not a familiar plant to me. That's another great mosaic.
Great mosaic! My Rose Campion is a lovely hot pink and faithfully reseeds itself all over the place - even in a sunny patch along the woodland path. It survives the drought of July and August and as long as I deadhead will keep on blooming - albeit, with very long legs!
Very lovely flowery mosaic.
Beautiful and I can see the relationship to the dianthus. Dianthus is hardy for me and blooms all the time ... rain or shine, hot or cold. Lovely mosaic. Have a great week!
Very attractive mosaic...I don't know this flower, but it is certainly lovely and delicate.
Very pretty and so artistic!
What a lovely blending of pink, white and red in your flower mosaic. The design and photo selection is lovely. Hope you have a week filled with color and lots of flowers. Genie
Thanks for sharing this wonderful flowers!
Markus
Really pretty mosaic ~ they are beautiful and bold blooms :)
Good morning Valerie!
Lychnis are new to me and just beautiful! They sure have made a lovely mosaic! This is the first year I ventured away from softer color flowers and planted a bold red about my porch, patio and yard. Guess what.... I am loving it and plan to do the same next year.
So nice stopping by! :)
They are very pretty flowers, Valerie. I love color red so i would love to have the red lychnis in my garden.
What a beautiful mosaic.
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