Cockerel (Lychnis coronaria)
Originally from Europe, the garden cockle is easy to grow and very beautiful, capable of establishing itself in the most difficult soils. Its beautiful pale gray felted foliage admirably highlights its long-lasting flowering. deep and velvety purple-pink. Reseeds itself in the garden. Short-lived, biennial perennial.
Characteristic: Edible |
Quantity: Envelope of about 100 seeds |
Plant type: Perennial |
Family: Caryophyllaceae |
Flower color: Pink |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Days to maturity: 2 years |
Germination: 7 to 15 days |
Plant spacing: 20 cm |
Depth: 0.5 cm |
Exposure: Full sun |
Watering: Low water requirement |
Soil: Well drained |
Shape: Erected |
Width: 20 cm |
Height: 40 cm |