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Silene coronaria has soft, silvery-gray, velvet-like foliage that produces tall, striking fuchsia flowers throughout the summer.
The vibrant flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators and butterflies.
As with many silver-foliaged plants, rose campion prefers fairly dry, well-drained conditions in full sun or partial shade but will tolerate clay and moist soil.
TIPS: The more Silenes you have in one place, the greater the effect will be as the tall stems create a spider web of fuzzy grey, dotted with bright pink bursts of color.
MORE TIPS: Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering or shear after the initial flowering to promote a second flush of flowers later in the season.
The Tales:
The genus can be confusing – the white and red flowers belong to the Lychnis genus while the pink flowers belong to the Silene family.
The genus Lychnis, from the northern temperate zone, is quite variable, but all species have vividly-colored flowers. The genus name, used by Theophrastus from the Greek work lychnos which means “lamp”, is thought to refer to the use of the woolly leaves as lamp wicks in ancient times.
Other Names:
Rose campion
Dusty Miller (though beware – many plants use this nickname)
Origin:
Southeastern Europe
| Flowering | June, July, August |
|---|---|
| Soil | Dry, Sandy, Well-Draining |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Frost Tolerance | -15°C to -20°C |
| Size | 0.8m H x 0.4m W |
| Planting Season | Spring, Autumn |
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