Lychnis coronaria has magenta
flowers and that color is forbidden in some circles. But I like a lively display.
Rose Campion does wake you up. I get lots of comments from
garden visitors. Lychnis coronaria must be rationed in the garden if only because
deadheading can take forever. And the seedlings will be prolific if
you don't. A few Rose Campion plants can spike up the spring
like little else can. The foliage of this Mullien has often been mistaken for a Dusty
Miller, but not after it puts out these brilliant flowers. The soft gray foliage is pleasing to the eye and holds little
clue as to what is on its way. If left to their own devices Rose
Campion will bloom out in about 6 weeks in May and June. Lychnis
coronaria can continue to bloom much of the
summer if you have enough patience to deadhead. They readily seed out and rarely last more than
a second season. Lychnis coronaria has no scent so far as I can tell, but Johnny wouldn't know
that or so the story goes.
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