Lychnis ‘Rose Campion’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lychnis ‘Rose Campion’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lychnis ‘Rose Campion’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with deep crimson-magenta and flowering june to august. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 60–80 cm × 30–45 cm
- Flowering: June to August
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea' is a much-loved cottage garden classic, prized for its striking deep crimson-magenta flowers set against soft, silvery-grey woolly foliage. This short-lived but freely self-seeding perennial brings a bold splash of colour to borders, gravel gardens and dry planting schemes throughout the summer months. The felted silver leaves provide year-round texture and contrast beautifully with the richly coloured blooms.
Rose Campion is remarkably easy to grow, thriving in well-drained soils and tolerating poor, dry conditions where many other perennials struggle. Its upright, branching habit creates a graceful, informal display that is perfectly at home in wildlife-friendly and cottage-style plantings. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea' (syn. Silene coronaria 'Atrosanguinea') |
| Mature size | 60–80 cm × 30–45 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming, Branching Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | June to August |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators |
| Best for | Cottage Gardens, Borders, Gravel Gardens, Dry Gardens, Wildlife Planting |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Lychnis ‘Rose Campion’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from june to august. Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lychnis ‘Rose Campion’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.