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Ragged Robin Native Wildflower Seed
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SILENE FLOS CUCULI

Ragged Robin sounds like a charming troublemaker from a folk song. Pink, ragged petals, damp meadow energy, and the look of a plant that has come back from a night out but somehow still looks fantastic.

It is a classic wildflower of wetter meadows, pond edges, and marshy ground, bringing bright pink flowers just when the garden starts leaning into summer. Bees and butterflies love it, probably because it has the floral equivalent of excellent pub garden energy.

This is one for the damp patch, the soggy corner, the part of the garden you thought was useless. Ragged Robin looks at wet ground and says, lovely, I’ll take it from here.
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SILENE FLOS CUCULI

Ragged Robin sounds like a charming troublemaker from a folk song. Pink, ragged petals, damp meadow energy, and the look of a plant that has come back from a night out but somehow still looks fantastic.

It is a classic wildflower of wetter meadows, pond edges, and marshy ground, bringing bright pink flowers just when the garden starts leaning into summer. Bees and butterflies love it, probably because it has the floral equivalent of excellent pub garden energy.

This is one for the damp patch, the soggy corner, the part of the garden you thought was useless. Ragged Robin looks at wet ground and says, lovely, I’ll take it from here.
Planting

Ragged Robin likes damp soil, sun or partial shade, and low competition. It is perfect for pond edges, damp meadows, wetterlawns, and wild garden corners.

Rip - Clear weeds, grass, and debris. Rake the soil so the seed can reach the surface.

Scatter - Scatter the seed thinly across the soil.

Sow - Press the seed gently into the surface so it makes contact. Do not bury it deeply.

When to sow - For best results sow from August to November. You can also sow from March to May.

Where to sow - Choose a sunny or partly shaded spot with soil that holds moisture. Ragged Robin is not the best choice for very dry, free draining ground.
Nurture

After sowing, keep the soil lightly moist while the seeds get going. In dry spells, a little water can help.

Once you can see green shoots, keep big weeds and thick grass away. Do not feed it. Rich soil usually encourages grass, and grass loves ruining the party.

As a perennial, it may take a little time to settle in. Once happy, it should become much easier.
Results

Ragged Robin usually flowers from May to July, producing bright pink, ragged edged flowers that bring colour and charm to damp spaces.

It typically grows around 30 to 80 cm tall.

As a perennial, it can return year after year once happy. It is brilliant for pollinators and perfect for giving wet ground a reason to stop apologising.
Pots

Yes, Ragged Robin can grow in pots, but it needs moisture.

Use a medium pot with drainage holes. Fill it with peat free compost mixed with some garden soil or low nutrient compost. The mix should hold moisture, but not turn into a swamp.

Place the pot in sun or partial shade. Keep the compost lightly moist, especially in warm weather. This is a good choice for a container that
will not be left to bake dry.
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We want your seeds to grow. If you follow our sowing instructions, give them a fair chance, and they still do not grow, we’ll put it right.

Eligible customers can choose either a refund for the seeds that did not grow, or replacement seeds of the same value.

For more information on our policy go to our No Grow No Fee page.

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We understand that sometimes despite best efforts, wild flower seeds may not grow as expected. For cases where your seeds do not germinate or produce plants, we offer a no grow no fee refund policy.

Please contact our customer service team at info@seedrevolution.co.uk within 2 calendar months of the expected germination date to initiate a refund request under our no grow no fee policy. Our team will guide you through the process and may request additional information such as photos or proof of purchase.

Upon review and verification of your request, we will issue a refund or replacement, depending on your preference and our available stock.
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Seeds sold through our website are for sowing purposes only and are not for human or animal consumption. Always keep out of reach of children and pets. Some species may be harmful if eaten by people, pets, horses, or livestock. Do not sow in grazing areas or where animals may eat the seeds or plants unless you have checked the species is suitable. Do not scatter seeds into rivers, ponds, streams, drains, protected habitats, public land, roadsides, nature reserves, or land you do not own or have permission to sow. Always follow the product-specific guidance, sow responsibly and follow local rules.
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