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Rose Campion

Lychnis Coronaria

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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

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Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — When designing landscapes; prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 143

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — consider pairing them with other perennials that complement their striking foliage

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it provides excellent contrast in borders or wildflower gardens; rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking, image 67

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — is a striking perennial that can add a pop of vibrant color to any landscape; red flowers in the garden, image 102

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria, image 161

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — with a spread of about 1 to 1.5 feet; when designing landscapes, image 105

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — making it a true standout in any garden composition; drought-tolerant once established, making it a, image 152

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — enhancing the garden's ecological value.<br><br>Whether used in mass plantings or as accent points; encourage, image 88

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Rose Campion performs best when planted in full sun to partial shade; it typically reaches 2-3 feet in height, image 169

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for impactful color

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — blooming from late spring to midsummer; as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies, image 97

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 104

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Regular deadheading can help prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance; known for its luminous flowers, image 116

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Encourage your client to watch for pollinators; it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or magenta blooms

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Rose Campion performs best when planted in full sun to partial shade; it typically reaches 2-3 feet in height, image 107

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies; the plant self-seeds readily, image 118

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — blooming from late spring to midsummer

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking maximum impact with minimal effort, image 140

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Known for its luminous flowers; ensuring a perennial show of color, image 96

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies; the plant self-seeds readily, image 87

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Encourage your client to watch for pollinators

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — perennial with red blooms; such as Echinacea or Salvia, image 92

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — consider pairing them with other perennials that complement their striking foliage; creating a visual spectacle in formal

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Regular deadheading can help prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance; known for its luminous flowers, image 147

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Maja Dumat from Deutschland (Germany), CC BY 2.0 · source
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