Lychnis coronaria - 'Alba' (Rose Campion)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer), Grey-silver Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Lychnis coronaria cultivation notes: This attractive sun loving perennial prefers a relatively fertile dry soil in full sun. Choose a sheltered spot in full sun preferably with sandy fertile soils. Cut back in autumn and expect self seeding.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.


Common Missspellings: Linis, Lichnis, Likenis, Licknis, Lyknis
Lychnis coronaria - 'Alba' (Rose Campion)
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