Silene coronaria Gardners' World ('Blych') (d)
rose campion [Gardeners' World'
A biennial or short-lived perennial, growing to 70cm tall, with silvery-white woolly leaves and stems. Double, sterile, magenta-red flowers, to 4cm across, are held on stiff stems in summer
Synonyms
Silene coronaria 'Blych'Lychnis coronaria 'Blych'
see moreLychnis coronaria Gardeners' World
Lychnis coronaria 'Flore Pleno'
Lychnis 'Gardeners World'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate from basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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