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 4–10Climate Temperate

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking perennial with silvery-grey foliage and vibrant magenta blooms

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Lychnis coronaria's visual appeal is undeniable; perennial for full or half, image 120

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — perennial with red blooms; such as Echinacea or Salvia, image 123

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — it provides excellent contrast in borders or wildflower gardens; rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking, image 129

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for impactful color; it is notably, image 131

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; scientifically referred to as Lychnis coronaria, image 130

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — red flowers in the garden; rose Campion performs best when planted in full sun to partial shade, image 122

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

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking perennial with silvery-grey foliage and vibrant magenta blooms, image 125

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 126

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — Known for its luminous flowers; ensuring a perennial show of color, image 127

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — blooming from late spring to midsummer; as the vivid blossoms are attractive to bees and butterflies, image 128

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 137

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) — The flowers are perched atop erect stems that can reach heights between 2 to 3 feet; with a spread of about 1 to, image 135

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

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) — 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) — ensuring a perennial show of color; perennial with red blooms, image 142

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; creating a visual spectacle, image 144

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — such as Echinacea or Salvia; consider pairing them with other perennials that complement their striking foliage, image 145

Rose Campion (Lychnis Coronaria) — to create a tableau of varying textures and hues; lychnis coronaria's visual appeal is undeniable, image 146

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

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

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