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    • Photo of Silene coronaria flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Silene coronaria

    Also Known As

    • Lychnis coronaria
    • Crown Pink
    • Lamp Flower
    • Mullein Pink
    • Rose Campion

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

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    Silene coronaria plant details

    Silene coronaria is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene coronaria

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene coronaria

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beloved old plant once called Mullein Pink and Lamp flower. Brilliant magenta coloring contrasts with silver gray, woolly leaves on bushy branching stems. An easy to grow, long-blooming and low maintenance plant, great for dry, neglected spots in the garden. Summer bloom. Self sows.

    By: Select Seeds

    A long-standing border plant with grey foliage that sets off the magenta flowers to great effect. Long-flowering. Try it with Geranium psilostemon for excitement or Salvia 'Purple Rain' to cool things down a bit. For a sharper contrast try it with Potentilla recta and Anthemis. Easy and self seeds. I have seen this species escaped along roadsides on Pender Island. If you would like to grow this plant in similar habitats choose the cultivar 'Gardener's World' which is sterile.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    THIS is the old-fashioned “Crown Pink” or “Rose Champion”. Bright magenta 1” flowers are borne on long stalks above attractive, wooly white foliage, Spring thru Summer bloom. EASY! It does well in bright shade. Grows 1-2' tall. Poor soil OK. Looks great combined with Geranium 'Bill Wallis'. Reseeds!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Silene coronaria plant

    How to Grow Silene coronaria

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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