Lychnis coronaria Atrosanguinea Group
Lychnis coronaria Atrosanguinea Group
Bright magenta flowers over felty, silver foliage. Great for sunny, dry areas can be short lived in a wet, cold winter. To 1.2m. Fresh 2026 collected seed available - around 100 seeds per packet.
Select Size
£ 5.00
In stock - more than 30
100% Peat Free
£ 2.80
In stock - more than 30
100% Peat Free
Description
Bright magenta flowers over felty, silver foliage. Great for sunny, dry areas. Flowers for ages, but can be short lived in a wet, cold winter. To 1.2m. Sow seed early in spring in trays or in situ. Cover very lightly and place somewhere with gentle warmth. Will flower in second year.
At A Glance
| Common Name | Rose campion. Syn. Silene coronaria Atrosanguinea Group |
| Type | Hardy Perennial |
| Height | 90cm to 1.2m |
| Colour | pink |
| Spread Rate | moderate |
| Flowering | mid summer |
| Soil Type | drained,dry |
| Aspect | sun |
| Pollination | Attractive to pollinators |
Sue's Notes
Comes true from seed so save some each year in case it dies off.