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Lychnis coronaria Red

Campion (Dusty Miller, Mullein Pink)

Unique, double, deep magenta coloured flowers resemble miniature carnations and provide a nice contrast to the woolly, silvery stems.

  • »  AKA Silene coronaria 'Red'
  • »  Single, five-petaled, deep magenta flowers on woolly stems
  • »  Prolific flowers appear in an open habit
  • »  Oval to oblong, velvety, silver foliage, 12 cm long
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • »  Flower Height: 90 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 60 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:40-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lychnis coronaria 'Red'

It will brighten up any perennial border and is tolerant of dry soils. It may be short-lived but readily reseeds.