Lychnis coronoria 'Diamonds & Rubies'

Rose Campion

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Common Name:

Rose Campion

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

110 cm

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronoria 'Diamonds & Rubies') - Description

Delicate, 1-2" flowers in shades of white, pink, purple and cerise bloom on silver foliaged plants. Ideal for the border in full or partial shade. For earlier growing, start seeds indoors in trays or pots. Cover with straw or evergreen branches in fall to protect in zones with severe winters.

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronoria 'Diamonds & Rubies') - Blooming

Five petaled flowers with tube-shaped bases and flattened faces with rounded, notched or fringed petals. Four or five styles. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period. Gray-leaved plants will exhibit the best foliage color if grown in dry soil in full sun.

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronoria 'Diamonds & Rubies') - Growth

Biennials and perennials. Plants have rounded, often hairy leaves. Similar to Silene genus. Grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronoria 'Diamonds & Rubies') - Planting

Sow seeds or divide in spring for propagation.

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronoria 'Diamonds & Rubies') - Pest

Infrequent issues include leaf spots and anther smut.

Rose Campion (Lychnis coronoria 'Diamonds & Rubies') - Interesting facts

The sticky stems of Lychnis inspire the name "catchfly" while the name "lychnis" dates back to the third century BCE when Theophrastus named its brilliant clusters of flowers after lamps.