Bright Red Flowers
Produces distinctive bright red to red-orange flowers with deeply divided petal segments that create an unusual ornamental appearance.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Wilfordii Lychnis Seeds
Wilfordii Lychnis, commonly known as Wilford Campion or Catchfly, is a perennial flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. Native to parts of East Asia, including Japan, Korea, northeastern China, and the Russian Far East, it is recognized for its bright red to red-orange flowers and upright growth habit. Its distinctive flowers and green foliage make it suitable for perennial borders, woodland edges, and naturalized garden settings. The plant generally grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and woodland margins.
Wilford Campion
Red-Orange Flowers
Perennial Flower
East Asian Native Plant
Key Features
Upright Growth Habit
Develops upright herbaceous stems with green leaves, making it suitable for perennial garden borders and naturalized planting areas.
Perennial Growth
Returns seasonally under suitable growing conditions and can provide recurring flowering interest in established gardens.
Distinctive Flower Structure
Features four-lobed petals with narrow, elongated divisions that distinguish this Lychnis species from many other campion flowers.
Product Highlights
Bright red to red-orange flowers
Distinctive four-lobed petals
Upright perennial growth habit
Native to East Asian regions
Suitable for perennial borders
Attractive green foliage
Flowers during early to midsummer
Suitable for moist garden locations
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lychnis wilfordii (syn. Silene wilfordii) |
| Common Name | Wilford Campion; Catchfly |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming herbaceous plant |
| Flower Color | Bright Red to Red-Orange |
| Flower Shape | Four-lobed flowers with narrow, divided petal segments |
| Flower Size | Approximately 2.5–3 cm across |
| Flowering Season | June–July, depending on climate |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Species-specific hardiness range should be confirmed before planting |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on local climate |
| Growing Season | Spring through summer |
| Sowing Season | Spring, with species-specific seed preparation |
| Sowing Months | March–May in suitable temperate climates |
| Germination Time | May take several weeks to approximately 3 months |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20°C |
| Germination Method | Surface sowing or very light seed covering |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid prolonged soil dryness |
| Native Habitat | Wet meadows, riverbanks, woodland edges, and forest margins |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 45–100 cm |
| Plant Spacing | Allow adequate space according to mature plant spread |
| Seed Appearance | Small, dark brown to black-brown seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Check the seeds for damage and prepare a suitable seed-starting medium. A cold stratification treatment is not established as necessary for this species, so follow the supplier's specific seed instructions.
Check the seeds for damage and prepare a suitable seed-starting medium. A cold stratification treatment is not established as necessary for this species, so follow the supplier's specific seed instructions.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a fertile, moisture-retentive growing medium with good drainage. Fill seed trays or small pots and lightly moisten the soil before sowing.
Choose a fertile, moisture-retentive growing medium with good drainage. Fill seed trays or small pots and lightly moisten the soil before sowing.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Spread the seeds across the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Avoid deep covering because light can help support germination.
Spread the seeds across the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Avoid deep covering because light can help support germination.
Step 4: Maintain Suitable Conditions
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable light and a temperature around 20°C during germination. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable light and a temperature around 20°C during germination. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
Step 5: Transplant Established Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots or prepared garden locations. Choose a sunny or partially shaded area with suitable soil moisture.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots or prepared garden locations. Choose a sunny or partially shaded area with suitable soil moisture.
Bring Distinctive Color with Wilfordii Lychnis
Wilfordii Lychnis adds unusual red to red-orange flowers and upright green foliage to perennial garden spaces. Its distinctive divided petals make it an interesting addition to flower borders, woodland edges, and naturalized landscapes. With suitable sunlight, consistent soil moisture, and proper seed-starting conditions, this perennial can develop into an attractive flowering garden plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Wilfordii Lychnis flowers, seed germination, and growing requirements.
What makes Wilfordii Lychnis flowers different from other Lychnis varieties?
Wilfordii Lychnis is recognized for its bright red to red-orange flowers with four deeply divided petal lobes. This unusual flower structure gives it a different appearance from popular varieties such as Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria), which has simpler, rounded petals. Wilfordii Lychnis also develops upright stems and distinctive green foliage.
How do you germinate Wilfordii Lychnis seeds?
Sow Wilfordii Lychnis seeds on the surface of a moist, well-drained seed-starting medium and gently press them into contact with the soil. Keep them around 20°C with suitable light and consistent moisture. Avoid burying the seeds deeply. Germination may take several weeks and can extend to approximately three months under suitable conditions.
Where does Wilfordii Lychnis naturally grow?
Wilfordii Lychnis is native to parts of East Asia, including Japan, Korea, northeastern China, and the Russian Far East. It naturally occurs in moist meadows, low riverbanks, woodland edges, and forest margins. For garden cultivation, provide fertile, moisture-retentive soil and full sun to partial shade.