Log in Start trial

Rose Campion

Lychnis Coronaria

Design with this plant

Overview

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking perennial with silvery-grey foliage and vibrant magenta blooms. It typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 1-1.5 feet. Known for its luminous flowers, blooming from late spring to midsummer, it provides excellent contrast in borders or wildflower gardens. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for impactful color. Zone 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — perennial with red blooms; such as Echinacea or Salvia, image 154

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (192)

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — perennial with red blooms; such as Echinacea or Salvia

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — such as Echinacea or Salvia; consider pairing them with other perennials that complement their striking foliage, image 83

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — making it a true standout in any garden composition

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — It typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 1-1.5 feet; the flowers are perched atop erect stems, image 157

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — ensuring a perennial show of color

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — When designing landscapes

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria; to create a tableau of varying textures and hues

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — with a spread of about 1 to 1.5 feet; when designing landscapes, image 136

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — It typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads about 1-1.5 feet; the flowers are perched atop erect stems, image 64

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — to create a tableau of varying textures and hues; lychnis coronaria's visual appeal is undeniable, image 115

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or magenta blooms that arise in early summer; it provides

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it provides excellent contrast in borders or wildflower gardens; rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking, image 160

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — The plant self-seeds readily; regular deadheading can help prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance, image 141

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or magenta blooms that arise in early summer; it, image 134

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it is notably drought-tolerant; is a striking perennial that can add a pop of vibrant color to any landscape

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — creating a visual spectacle in formal borders or cottage gardens alike.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8; enhancing

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria; to create a tableau of varying textures and hues, image 101

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — red flowers in the garden; rose Campion performs best when planted in full sun to partial shade

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — The flowers are perched atop erect stems that can reach heights between 2 to 3 feet; with a spread of about 1 to, image 73

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or magenta blooms that arise in early summer

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — with a spread of about 1 to 1.5 feet; when designing landscapes

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria; to create a tableau of varying textures and hues, image 132

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it is notably drought-tolerant; is a striking perennial that can add a pop of vibrant color to any landscape, image 139

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — perennial for full or half; making it a true standout in any garden composition, image 124

Photographs by 16 contributors

Cephas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
T.Voekler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
C T Johansson, CC BY 3.0 · source
gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · source
Polona Novak, CC BY 2.5 si · source
Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ewen Cameron, CC BY 4.0 · source
Daniel VILLAFRUELA ., CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Katrin Schneider / korina.info, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
James Petts from London, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Хомелка, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień Nova, CC BY 3.0 · source
Jamain, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Related plants

Australian Astroturf (Scleranthus Biflorus) — This plant thrives with minimal water

Ground cover

Australian Astroturf

Scleranthus Biflorus

HalfUSDA 8–10

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath (Gypsophila Paniculata) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil

Perennial

Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath

Gypsophila Paniculata

FullUSDA 3–10

Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is an enchanting evergreen perennial

Biennial

Bath Pinks

Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'

'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks (Dianthus hybrid) — Proven Winners - Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' - Pinks - Dianthus hybrid red velvety red plant details

'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks

Dianthus hybrid

Bladder Campion (Silene Uniflora) — hence the name "Bladder" Campion; it bears white, balloon-like flowers atop 6-12 inch stems with narrow, image 179

Perennial

Bladder Campion

Silene Uniflora

HalfUSDA 1–11

Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) — annual for full or half; note that their perennial nature ensures they'll enjoy this engaging flower year after year with

Annual

Carnation

Dianthus Caryophyllus

FullUSDA 8–10