Rose Campion - Lychnis coronaria - Graceful long lived growth with robust hardiness - Fresh Seeds

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a beautiful long lived plant that brings a romantic, cottage garden feel to any planting scheme. It grows to around 50-70 cm and forms soft clumps of silvery grey foliage that create a striking contrast with its vivid flowers. The leaves are velvety and gently hairy, catching the light with a subtle sheen on sunny days. In midsummer, rich carmine red blooms appear on the stems, adding bold colour that can lift a whole border. This is an easy going, rewarding plant that suits rustic and natural styles just as well as more structured garden layouts. It adds freshness and elegance without asking for much in return.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds at a depth of about 0.5 cm. This is enough to support germination while still allowing access to light and the right level of moisture in the soil.

Sowing time outdoors

The best time to sow outdoors is from April to June. During this period the soil is pleasantly warm, which helps young plants emerge quickly and evenly.

Sowing time under cover

You can also sow under cover from April to June. In these conditions, seedlings grow faster and become stronger, making them easier to establish after planting out.

Planting time

Plant into its final position in August, when young plants have already developed a good root system. This helps them prepare well for winter and form full, flowering clumps the following year.

Plant spacing

Space plants at 30 x 40 cm. This gives them room to spread freely and allows good airflow, which helps reduce the risk of problems and supports healthy, compact growth.

Flowering time

Rose Campion flowers from June to August. All summer long it adds colour and atmosphere, combining intense blooms with the soft shimmer of its silver foliage. It is one of those plants that instantly creates a true summer mood.

Growing tips

Rose Campion grows best in full sun and in light, free draining soil. It is well suited to moderately dry positions, making it a reliable choice where other plants may struggle in dry spells. It is fully hardy and returns faithfully each spring. It does not need regular feeding or complicated care, and removing faded flowers helps encourage more buds for longer enjoyment. It looks wonderful in perennial borders, among ornamental grasses, and in natural style plantings or rockery areas. It also makes an excellent cut flower and keeps fresh for a long time in a vase, bringing summer energy and colour indoors.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 0.5 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and a sow by date.