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Lychnis coronaria


Rose Campion

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.335.070


Always a garden favourite, this is a short-lived perennial that will usually self-seed for many years. Plants form a low mound of felted silvery-grey leaves, bearing upright stems in summer with loads of bright magenta-pink to red flowers. Attractive to butterflies. This is rather a garish colour, but fun in the garden for its shock value, especially when combined with orange or purple. Seedlings that form may be easily moved in spring or early fall. Foliage often needs to be tidied in early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Flowers are great for cutting.

Further details for
Lychnis coronaria

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
  Deep Pink
  Mixed
  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
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   40-50 cm
   16-20 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast












Lychnis coronaria


Rose Campion

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.335.070


Always a garden favourite, this is a short-lived perennial that will usually self-seed for many years. Plants form a low mound of felted silvery-grey leaves, bearing upright stems in summer with loads of bright magenta-pink to red flowers. Attractive to butterflies. This is rather a garish colour, but fun in the garden for its shock value, especially when combined with orange or purple. Seedlings that form may be easily moved in spring or early fall. Foliage often needs to be tidied in early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Flowers are great for cutting.

Further details for
Lychnis coronaria

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
  Deep Pink
  Mixed
  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
  Massed
Flower Head Size
  Medium
Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   40-50 cm
   16-20 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Fast