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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
- 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
