Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Lychnis coronaria
Rose Campion, Dusty Miller, Mullein-pink
It settled in without the slightest hesitation. Like the other Lychnis, it posed no problems: easy germination, regular growth, generous flowering. They are reliable, hardy, and full of charm. In this packet, the Lychnis were the only ones to truly live up to their promises. I am delighted: they have effortlessly beautified the garden, as if they had always been there.
Marie , 03/10/2025
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Description
The Lychnis coronaria, also known as the rose campion, is neither a sophisticated plant nor a rare species, but this wild and wandering plant always catches the eye with the vividness of its magenta pink colour of rare intensity, against a backdrop of silvery velvet. Sometimes grown as a biennial, this bushy plant self-seeds spontaneously in rocky and dry soils. Offering a perfect chromatic harmony, it can be difficult to pair with other flowers, but it stands out among grasses and shines in the harsh light of summer, surrounded by plants with gray or white foliage.
The Lychnis coronaria is a plant from the caryophyllaceae family, native to southern Europe and western Asia. It is a tomentose-grayish perennial plant, with a woody stump, forming rosettes at the base from which, from the second year of cultivation, stems emerge up to 40 cm (16in), sometimes more depending on the nature of the soil. They are sturdy, either single or with dichotomous branching. The plant quickly forms a clump that is 45 cm (18in) wide. The flowering period is from June to September, in the form of clusters of single, flat flowers with 5 petals, measuring 4 to 5 cm (2in) in diameter, of an intense magenta pink, with long peduncles. Its leaves are oblong-ovate, silver-gray, semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates.
Plant the rose campion in groups, as a single plant may look a bit awkward. It is an excellent filler perennial, ideal for quickly filling spaces between other plants (irises, lavenders, asters, Perovskia) in a brand new flower bed. A very beautiful combination can be achieved with the Lychnis coronaria Alba variety, with the fresh and vibrant magenta pink of its flowers, the purity of the white flowers, and the silvery velvet of the foliage of both plants. The rose campions elegantly accompany old or English roses and can also be planted in front of evergreen shrubs like the dark green Eleagnus ebbingei with silver young shoots, shrubby wormwoods, and all gray or white foliage. Aromatic plants such as sage, thyme, lavender, and rosemary, which require the same growing conditions, will accompany it in poor soils. This plant also makes very pretty wildflower bouquets.
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Lychnis
coronaria
Caryophyllaceae
Rose Campion, Dusty Miller, Mullein-pink
Mediterranean
Planting and care
Evergreen down to -20° (Zone 5 to 8), Lychnis coronaria thrives in sunny or partially shaded locations. This plant is naturally found in uncultivated and rocky soils. Plant it in a porous, dry to moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, from February to April in the north and from September to November in more southern regions. This lychnis tolerates drought well, requires little care and watering. Prune it after flowering to remove dry parts, promote new growth and a second flowering. The plant self-seeds abundantly.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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