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 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.

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

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!