Lychnis coronaria, also known as Rose campion, is a delightful herbaceous plant adding a bright splash of wine-red flowers to garden beds and borders.
The plants are very hardy being able to withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). This plant is a biennial or short lived perennial which has oval to lance-shaped silvery-grey leaves. Basal leaves grow to 18cm (7in) long, stem leaves to 10cm (4in). The flowers are produced in a few-flowered terminal clusters about 3cm (1¼in) across and open singly but in long succession.
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- Lychnis coronaria - very hardy, herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial
- Also known as Catchfly, Dusty miller & Rose campion
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Pretty purple-red or wine-red flowers thoughout July & August
- Wildlife plant with nectar and pollen for insects
- Self seeds freely
- Originates from southeastern Europe
- Keep an eye out for slugs
- Very hardy -20°C (-4°F)
- Height - 80cm (32in) Spread - 45cm (18in)
- Prefers partial shade in a fertile well drained soil
- Supplied in 1.5-2 Litre pots
- Please allow up to 14 days for delivery
