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    LYCHNIS coronaria
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    LYCHNIS coronaria

    Commonly known as Catchfly, Dusty miller, Rose campion

    AWARD
    Erect woody silvery-grey stems and purple-red or wine-red flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Self-seeds freely.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Europe.
    • Red
      Purple red
    • Star-shaped
    • Border
      Suita a sunny border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      80cm (32in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Biennial or short lived perennial. Oval to lance-shaped silvery-grey leaves. Basal leaves grow to 18cm (7in) long, stem leaves to 10cm (4in). Flowers are produced in few-flowered terminal clusters. Flowers are 3cm (1¼in) across and open singly but in long succession.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      80cm (32in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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