growing rose campion from seed Rose Campion, Lychnis coronaria Seeds, Heirloom Campion Cottage Garden Favorite

growing rose campion from seed Rose Campion, Lychnis coronaria Seeds, Heirloom Campion Cottage Garden FavoriteRose Campion or Lychnis coronaria has been an old fashioned favorite and is a main stay in any cottage garden. Each packet contains 45+ seeds. The seeds are very tiny so I always include extras. Rose Campion is a great perennial biennial for informal and cottage style gardens. The soft grey foliage will form a neat clump in the first year. The second year the plant is covered in rich deep magenta flowers. The flowers and foliage offer a striking

Rose Campion or Lychnis coronaria has been an old fashioned favorite and is a main stay in any cottage garden. Each packet contains 45+ seeds. The seeds are very tiny so I always include extras. Rose Campion is a great perennial/ biennial for informal and cottage style gardens. The soft grey foliage will form a neat clump in the first year. The second year the plant is covered in rich deep magenta flowers. The flowers and foliage offer a striking contrast. I often let campion reseed around the garden and it is a great "weaver" plant mixed with other perennials. The plants can be deadheaded after flowering to prevent reseeding. I never seem to have too much of this easy care plant.

Rose Campion grows best in full sun and very well drained soil. I let mine reseed on a dry rocky slope. I never need to provide supplemental watering. The plant can reach 2- 3 feet when in bloom and is hardy in zones 3-9.

Seeds are cleaned by hand and small natural bits of chaff may be present.