Plant preorder for the 2027 season will begin mid to late November

Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg' (Orange Gnome)

Regular price $1599
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2027 pre-order will begin late November

  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Maltese Cross, Catchfly, Campion
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-8
  • Bloom Color: Orange
  • Bloom Time: Spring-Summer
  • Garden Height: 12-18 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 9-12 Inches

Brilliant orange-red flowers appear in the summer and are a sharp contrast to the bronze foliage. The dark leaves are ovate to lance-shaped. This under-used plant grows upright with a dwarf, clumping habit. A vibrant plant that is perfect for rock gardens or border fronts. A hybrid of Lychnis calcedonica x L. haageana, it is also known as 'Orange Dwarf' or 'Orange Gnome'.

Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Edging, Flower Beds, Landscapes, Rock Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbits
Notable Features: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Growth Habit: Mounding

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc

Homeowner Growing Tips

Grow Lychnis in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Keep evenly moist in full sun. Deadhead throughout the season to prolong flowering. Apply mulch for the winter; best with good winter drainage.

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Plants are regularly trimmed as part of standard care. You might receive plants that have already been cut back, which supports better longevity, performance, and appearance.  

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