rose campion
Also known as: Bridget-in-her-bravery; corn rose; crown of the field; dusty miller; garland flower; mullein pink; pink mullein; red bird's eye; campion; rose cockle
L. coronaria is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial with silvery-grey felted leaves and lax sprays of long-stalked, vivid rose-purple flowers 3cm across in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- rose campion (Silene coronaria)
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rose campion
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe, Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rose campion
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rose campion care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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