Lychnis coronaria (Rose campion)
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Self-sows
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
We have this excellent plant edging the main Oast garden path on both sides
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Good for Cutting
- Loved by Pollinators
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Biennial or Short-lived Perennial
- Position
- Border (Middle)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- July - August
- Height
- 90cm (36in)
- Common name
- Rose Campion
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
- Cultivation
- Sow under cover February-May and/or September-November. Sowing: Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Press seeds lightly into soil. Do not cover as light is needed for germination. Ideal temperature 20°C. Sow direct April-July.
Care Tips
If you do not want plants to self seed, deadhead as the flowers fade. This should also prolong blooming. Lift and divide in spring.
Flowering Time
July - August
