Species ragged robin
light-pink flowers with green leaves and stems

ragged robin

Silene flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny'

Ragged Robin (Silene flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny') is a beautiful, hardy plant which produces deep pink flowers in abundance each spring and summer. They thrive in partially shaded areas and thrive in rich, well draining soils. The foliage is highly ornamental, making this a great choice for borders or rockeries. They are low maintenance and only require occasional dead-heading. Petite Jenny will flower from June to September and produces delicate, cup-shaped flowers. Enjoy this charming flower for many years to come!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Lavender pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Ragged robin plants should be watered once a week with about 1 inch of water. Water needs may vary depending on temperature and soil type but it is important to water deeply and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Too much water can cause the plant to become weak and prone to disease. In the summer months, you may need to water more frequently as the plant is actively growing and needs additional moisture.

sunlight

Ragged Robin (Silene flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny') should be exposed to 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally between the hours of 10am and 6pm. During this period of direct sunlight, it should be kept in a warm location with ample air circulation. When the temperatures become too hot, it should be placed in partial shade to ensure that the intense sunlight does not damage its leaves. During the summer months, it should be kept in a cooler location to protect it from excessive heat.

pruning

Pruning for ragged robin is usually done in the early spring, just before new growth starts. Prune the old flowering stems back to the base of the plant, and trim any dead, diseased, or damaged stems to the ground. This will encourage new growth and help make room for the flowers. Aim to remove about 1-third of the previous season’s growth. If the plant is looking especially overgrown, take care to prune a little more conservatively, as more drastic pruning could damage the plant. For established plants, prune regularly each year, and no more than once ineach 3-4 months.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Ragged robin typically starts flowering in April.

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