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Lychnis coronaria (Rose campion)

Other names: Red bird's eye, Garland flower, Mullein pink, Corn rose, Crown of the field, Dusty miller, Pink mullein

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Species
L. coronaria is a short-lived perennial (or biennial) with grey felted leaves and open sprays of long-stalked, vivid rose-purple flowers in late summer.
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Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1 m 0.5 m 1-2 years
3 ft 1 ft 1-2 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. The plant may need supporting. Produces the best leaf colour in dry soil.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Meadow

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Native to

Southeastern Europe, Turkey, Iran, Ukraine

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Seeds itself around the garden.

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Deadhead perennials before they seed (optional)

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Let self-seed if desired

Sow seeds to move into a cold frame later

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Prepare a weed-free, perennial meadow seed bed.

Sow perennial meadow seed in an open, sunny position in spring.

Sow perennial meadow seed in an open, sunny position in autumn.

Water spring-planted perennial meadows in dry periods.

Weed spring-sown perennial meadows in the first year.

Spring cut perennial meadows

Summer cut perennial meadows

Autumn cut perennial meadows

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Lychnis flos-jovis Flower of Jove
Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'
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Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' White rose campion
Lychnis coronaria
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Lychnis coronaria Rose campion
Lychnis coronaria 'Dancing Ladies'
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Lychnis coronaria 'Dancing Ladies' Rose campion 'Dancing Ladies'
Lychnis chalcedonica
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Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' Campion 'Vesuvius'
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Lychnis 'Hill Grounds' Rose campion 'Hill Grounds'
Lychnis coronaria Atrosanguinea Group
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Lychnis flos-cuculi var. albiflora White ragged robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'White Robin'
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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'White Robin' Ragged robin 'White Robin'
Lychnis viscaria
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Lychnis viscaria Sticky catchfly
Lychnis coronaria Oculata Group
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Lychnis coronaria Oculata Group Rose campion Oculata Group
Lychnis viscaria 'Splendens'
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Lychnis viscaria 'Splendens' German catchfly 'Splendens'
Lychnis 'Lengai Red' (Lengai Series)
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Lychnis 'Lengai Red' (Lengai Series) Campion 'Lengai Red'
Lychnis flos-jovis 'Peggy'
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Lychnis flos-jovis 'Peggy' Argostemma 'Peggy'
Lychnis chalcedonica 'Rosea'
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Lychnis chalcedonica 'Rosea' Maltese cross 'Rosea'
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny'
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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Jenny' Ragged robin 'Petite Jenny'
Lychnis coronaria 'Gardeners' World'
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Lychnis coronaria 'Gardeners' World' Rose campion 'Gardeners' World'
Lychnis cognata
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Lychnis cognata Orange catchfly
Lychnis viscaria subsp. atropurpurea
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Lychnis viscaria subsp. atropurpurea Red sticky catchfly
Lychnis viscaria 'Snowbird'
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Lychnis viscaria 'Snowbird' Sticky catchfly 'Snowbird'
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Re: Lychnis Coronaria

Nicola
802 0
Hi Lorraine! Thanks so much for the comment:) Very appreciated.
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 06:37 PM

Re: Lychnis Coronaria

Nicola
802 0
Hi Lorraine! Thanks so much for the comment:) Very appreciated.
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 06:37 PM

Lychnis Coronaria

Shoot User
802 2
This is a great addition to a garden but beware, it seeds itself profusley!
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 05:08 PM Last reply: Thursday 22nd of August 2024 03:10 PM

Re: Is this a Lychnis coronaria seedling?

Kathy N
1231 0
Hi, Nathalie,
I think it is based on what I found here (scroll to the bottom of the page):
http://a2zmom.com/garden/2007/may/may2007.htm
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 29th of June 2010 08:55 PM Last reply: Tuesday 29th of June 2010 08:56 PM

Is this a Lychnis coronaria seedling?

Shoot User
1231 1
Hi there,

I am sure this plant grew from a seed from a l. coronaria plant, but the seedlings looks nothing like the plant I was expecting. Can anyone tell me what plant I have here?

Thank you!

Nathalie
Posted: Sunday 27th of June 2010 08:45 PM Last reply: Tuesday 12th of November 2024 01:40 PM
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