Rose campion
Rose campion: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Rose campion is Silene coronaria, also known by its synonym Lychnis coronaria. It belongs to the pink family, Caryophyllaceae. This plant of European and Asian origin is recognised by the combination of silvery-grey foliage and flowers that are often vivid rose-purple. It is an identifiable species with several horticultural selections, particularly differing in flower colour rather than representing one universally identical garden plant.Dense white hairs cover the leaves and stems, giving the vegetation a felted appearance. The basal leaves form a rosette, with fairly elongated blades that can be broader towards their tips. Opposite leaves on the stems generally become smaller towards the top. The silvery covering is mainly produced by hairs rather than variegation within the leaf. It gives the plant ornamental value even when there are no flowers.Upright, branching stems rise above the rosette and carry flowers on long stalks. Flowering plants often reach around 60 to 90…
