About
Silene coronaria, the rose campion, is a biennial or short-lived perennial to 80 cm producing rosettes of grey-white, woolly leaves and brilliant, magenta-crimson to white flowers on branching, woolly stems in early summer. A bold and rewarding traditional cottage garden plant for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Silene, the campions and catchflies, are annuals, biennials and perennials producing two-lipped or notched petals in white, pink or red flowers, often with an inflated or sticky calyx. Excellent plants for a sunny, well-drained border, rock garden or wildflower meadow.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.