Rose Campion: Magenta Blooms and Silver Foliage for Sunny Borders

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)

Gray-green, spear-shaped leaves form a low, tidy mound about 1 foot across. In mid-spring, the plant puts on a dazzling show of five-petaled magenta flowers on straight 2-foot stalks.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Disease-resistant and easy to grow. Effective when massed. Self-seeds freely. 'Alba' has pure white flowers; 'Angel's Blush' has white petals with faint pink centers.

Growing Conditions & Care

Grows well in sunny, well-drained, lean soil.

Propagation

From seed. Or divide and take basal cuttings in early spring.

Common Problems

Anther smut and leaf spots.

Quick Reference

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Dry to Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Flower Color: Pink, Purple
• Uses: Beds and Borders
• Style: Rock Garden
• Type: Perennials