How to grow Rose Campion

Lychnis coronaria

Average to poor soil. Hates wet feet. Re seeds freely.Cut back plant by 1/3 when first blooms begin to fade. Divide periodically, can also be grown from basal cuttings rooted into vermiculite.
Grows best and is longer lived in cool summers

Growing Rose campion from seed

Easy germination. Start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow seed in container on good seed starting mix. Cover seeds lightly. Moisten mix. Place container in a location at 68-70°F. Germination should begin in 3-7 days.
Easily self seeds

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Rose campion about 49 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Rose campion

Best in well drained soil in full sun. Middle to the front of the border

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Rose campion is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Rose campion

The stems are quite brittle but can be cut for the house.

Seed Saving Rose campion

Wait for the flowers to fade and cut the ripening seed heads into a paper bag. Continue to dry on a warm windowsill until the seeds are released.

How long does Rose campion take to grow?

These estimates for how long Rose campion takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Rose campion to germinate?
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Days to Maturity How long until Rose campion is ready for harvest / bloom?
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When should I plant Rose campion?

Our when to plant Rose campion estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Rose campion before or after your last frost date.
49 days before Last Frost Date

Rose campion Etymology

The name Lychnis, comes from the Greek for “lamp”, and refers to the felt-like leaves which were formerly used for lamp wicks.1

Other names for Rose campion

Rose of heaven, Catchfly, Dusty miller

Footnotes

1 floridata.com


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