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Rose Campion 'Alba'
Rose Campion 'Alba'
Rose Campion 'Alba'
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Rose Campion 'Alba'

Lychnis coronaria
A serene flower of pure white displayed at the tips of the silvery felted leaves and long slender stems, this refined rose campion offers respite from the blazing colors of summer and blooms with little care and attention. It self-sows easily into well-drained soils, so deadhead if you crave an unrestrained riot of summer color, or allow to self sow and pop up just where its cool presence is needed.
SKU #S1665
$3.50
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
360
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Bright white
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Notable
RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly; requires light to germinate.
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow spring to summer.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last spring frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Rose campion is at home in cottage and drier meadow gardens, the upward-facing white flowers harmonizing with its silvery gray foliage. Grow in large drifts and deadhead for a more extended season, or cut down after bloom if you want to curtail its spreading by self-sowing. A short-lived perennial, allow a few stalks to drop seed to renew your plantings.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant once established. 1" of water per week initially, then water during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Mildly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix about an inch of compost into the soil at time of planting, and top-dress every spring with a thin layer.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when several flowers on a stem are open.