To lighten up shade

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	To lighten up shade May 23, 2011 18:49:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on May 23, 2011 18:49:39 GMT Have I shown you this, it's basically a Ragged Robin. WF cleared a shady area under shrub/trees and I thought it would look nice there as it stands out in poor light, rather like Gillenia.

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	To lighten up shade May 23, 2011 18:52:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on May 23, 2011 18:52:08 GMT I like them, Merlin, but they don't like me!

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	To lighten up shade May 23, 2011 19:07:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on May 23, 2011 19:07:25 GMT Oh why is that?

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	To lighten up shade May 23, 2011 19:28:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on May 23, 2011 19:28:52 GMT They don't reappear the next year! I can't imagine why, Merlin.

wildlifefriendly Guest	To lighten up shade May 23, 2011 19:41:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on May 23, 2011 19:41:16 GMT They are pretty merlin, do they need damp soil like Ragged Robin?

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	To lighten up shade May 24, 2011 5:42:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on May 24, 2011 5:42:08 GMT Mine is in fairly damp soil, mostly cos I water it well due to the wacking great tree behind it ! Geranium I didn't know it wouldn't re-appear next year, I wonder if it will seed. I'll look for the label.

merlin
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To lighten up shade May 24, 2011 6:22:11 GMT

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Post by merlin on May 24, 2011 6:22:11 GMT

per year
Botanical name: Lychnis flos-cuculi 'White Robin'

Other names: Ragged robin 'White Robin', Wild william, Meadow pink, Indian pink, Gilliflower, Meadow lychnis, Cuckoo flower, Cuckoo gilliflower, Cuckoo hood, Crow flower, Crow soap, Lychnis flos cuculi 'White Robin', Lychnis flos cuculi 'White Robin'

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Genus: Lychnis

Variety or cultivar: 'White Robin' _ 'White Robin' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with an upright, branching habit. It has lance-shaped, deep-green leaves and in late spring and early summer, bears clusters of finely cut, white flowers.

wildlifefriendly Guest	To lighten up shade May 24, 2011 8:16:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on May 24, 2011 8:16:06 GMT This one was given to me by Grindle, it really stands out against all the green in my shade area. I'm going to have a go at sowing some seeds from it. The Heuchera looks good too (another gift from Grindle

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	To lighten up shade May 24, 2011 8:18:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on May 24, 2011 8:18:16 GMT Is that 'Stoplight', Wf?

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To lighten up shade May 24, 2011 14:05:42 GMT

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Post by Louise on May 24, 2011 14:05:42 GMT

I have Lychnis White Robin here and it doesn't like it too dry and it seems to like some sun.
I've had mine insitu for a couple of years now and it's fine, one year it got overpowered by something next to it and didn't get enough light nor moisture and it was quite feeble but since rectifying it it's fine.

wildlifefriendly Guest	To lighten up shade May 24, 2011 14:12:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on May 24, 2011 14:12:54 GMT May 24, 2011 8:18:16 GMT Geranium said: Is that 'Stoplight', Wf? I'm afraid you will need to ask Grindle, the nicely written label became a Blackbird's toy a long time ago

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To lighten up shade May 25, 2011 5:17:14 GMT

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Post by grindle on May 25, 2011 5:17:14 GMT

May 24, 2011 8:16:06 GMT @wildlifefriendly said:

This one was given to me by Grindle, it really stands out against all the green in my shade area. I'm going to have a go at sowing some seeds from it.

The Heuchera looks good too (another gift from Grindle

Looks good WLF, remember to sow the seed green (a tip from CK) since I've been doing that, I've had pleny of success.
Yes that is Heucherella Stoplight ;D

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To lighten up shade May 25, 2011 5:59:14 GMT

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Post by merlin on May 25, 2011 5:59:14 GMT

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« Reply #6 Yesterday at 6:22am »

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Botanical name: Lychnis flos-cuculi 'White Robin'

Other names: Ragged robin 'White Robin', Wild william, Meadow pink, Indian pink, Gilliflower, Meadow lychnis, Cuckoo flower, Cuckoo gilliflower, Cuckoo hood, Crow flower, Crow soap, Lychnis flos cuculi 'White Robin', Lychnis flos cuculi 'White Robin'

You can understand why the 'experts' stick to the propper name, this one is a good example of how many and irrevelent some names are, where do they get those names?

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,973	To lighten up shade May 25, 2011 7:56:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on May 25, 2011 7:56:21 GMT That is lovely WF. The whole picture is a picture.

wildlifefriendly Guest	To lighten up shade May 25, 2011 18:57:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on May 25, 2011 18:57:22 GMT Thanks Cherry. Grindle introduced me to shade gardening, it has made a big difference to all the areas I used to ignore.

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