Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Silene
'Petite Jenny'
ragged robin
Silene 'Petite Jenny' takes the familiar wildflower charm of ragged robin and gathers it into a neat, garden-friendly form, reaching around 35cm with a poised, upright habit. From late spring into early summer, its branched stems carry clusters of soft pink, delicately cut double flowers, each bloom frilled and feathered as if someone has taken tiny scissors to silk. The effect is pretty, but not in the least bit precious. Silene 'Petite Jenny' has that relaxed cottage-garden ease which works beautifully through the front of borders, in wildlife-friendly planting, or softening the edges of a path where its airy flowers can be properly admired.
Despite its delicate looks, Silene 'Petite Jenny' is a hardy perennial with a pleasingly straightforward nature. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade, and it will bring a soft, romantic lift without sprawling about like an overenthusiastic guest. Its lance-shaped leaves form a fresh green base, while the pink flowers mingle gracefully with geraniums, geums, astrantias and ornamental grasses. Silene 'Petite Jenny' is especially lovely in naturalistic schemes, where it adds movement, texture and a little flirtation. Compact, charming and quietly distinctive, Silene flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny' proves that small perennials can still make a beautifully memorable impression.
Lychnis is now widely treated as part of Silene because modern botanical classification has shown that the two groups are very closely related, with DNA research supporting their inclusion in the same genus. While many gardeners still recognise the old name Lychnis, especially for familiar plants such as ragged robin, Silene is the current accepted name used by many taxonomic authorities, helping to keep plant naming more accurate and consistent.
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Plant profile
Plant calendar
Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
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Silene flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny'
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny' - Flower colour
- Pink
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Spreading
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Sandy
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Rock gardens
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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