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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) — Drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for impactful color; it is notably drought-tolerant
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — such as Echinacea or Salvia; consider pairing them with other perennials that complement their striking foliage, image 114
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or magenta blooms that arise in early summer; it, image 72
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies; the plant self-seeds readily
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 133
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — such as Echinacea or Salvia
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for impactful color; it is notably, image 69
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — The flowers are perched atop erect stems that can reach heights between 2 to 3 feet
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Lychnis coronaria's visual appeal is undeniable; perennial for full or half, image 151
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria; to create a tableau of varying textures and hues, image 163
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — ensuring a perennial show of color; perennial with red blooms, image 111
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Encourage your client to watch for pollinators; it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or, image 148
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — ensuring a perennial show of color; perennial with red blooms, image 142
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — creating a visual spectacle in formal borders or cottage gardens alike.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, image 106
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — making it a true standout in any garden composition; drought-tolerant once established, making it a, image 121
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — blooming from late spring to midsummer; as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies, image 159
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — enhancing the garden's ecological value.<br><br>Whether used in mass plantings or as accent points; encourage, image 150
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it creates a stunning contrast against the intense crimson or magenta blooms that arise in early summer; it, image 165
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Known for its luminous flowers; ensuring a perennial show of color
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — making it a true standout in any garden composition; drought-tolerant once established, making it a, image 90
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — is a striking perennial that can add a pop of vibrant color to any landscape
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — red flowers in the garden; rose Campion performs best when planted in full sun to partial shade, image 153
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — The plant self-seeds readily; regular deadheading can help prolong blooming and maintain a tidy appearance, image 172
Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — When designing landscapes; prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 81
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