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rose campion

Lychnis coronaria

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lychnis
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: Bridget-in-her-bravery, corn rose, crown of the field, dusty miller, garland flower, mullein pink, pink mullein, red bird's eye, campion [3], rose cockle

About this plant

L. coronaria is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial with silvery-grey felted leaves and lax sprays of long-stalked, vivid rose-purple flowers 3cm across in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower BordersPatio ContainerRock Garden

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years