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Lychnis coronaria Gardener’s World


Rose Campion

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.335.140


(='Blych') An absolutely stunning selection of the Rose Campion, discovered in England. It forms a low rosette of fuzzy silver leaves. Taller stems hold fluffy double flowers for most of the summer in a rich deep blood-red shade. Excellent for cutting. Requires good drainage. Clumps should be divided every other spring. Requires good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant once established. Wonderfully garish when in flower, so daring gardeners may want to use this towards the border edge or in containers. Also suitable for growing in gravel gardens or screes. From Blooms of Bressingham®. Registered with COPF, royalty required for propagation.

Further details for
Lychnis coronaria Gardener’s World

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Evergreen
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-70 cm
   23-27 inches
Spread
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium












Lychnis coronaria Gardener’s World


Rose Campion

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.335.140


(='Blych') An absolutely stunning selection of the Rose Campion, discovered in England. It forms a low rosette of fuzzy silver leaves. Taller stems hold fluffy double flowers for most of the summer in a rich deep blood-red shade. Excellent for cutting. Requires good drainage. Clumps should be divided every other spring. Requires good drainage. Fairly drought tolerant once established. Wonderfully garish when in flower, so daring gardeners may want to use this towards the border edge or in containers. Also suitable for growing in gravel gardens or screes. From Blooms of Bressingham®. Registered with COPF, royalty required for propagation.

Further details for
Lychnis coronaria Gardener’s World

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Evergreen
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-70 cm
   23-27 inches
Spread
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium