Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea' is a classic cottage garden perennial, treasured for its rich, deep crimson-magenta flowers set against striking silvery-grey, woolly foliage. Flowering throughout the summer months, this eye-catching variety brings bold colour and soft texture to borders, gravel gardens and informal planting schemes. A reliable and low-maintenance performer, it thrives in well-drained soils and sunny positions, making it an excellent choice for both new and experienced gardeners.
This set includes 3 or 6 established plants, each supplied in a 1Ltr root-ball, ready to plant out and establish quickly in the garden. Lychnis Atrosanguinea is fully hardy and will return year after year, often self-seeding to create natural, relaxed drifts of colour. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, providing a valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the summer.
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea' (syn. Silene coronaria 'Atrosanguinea')
- Common Names: Rose Campion, Dusty Miller, Bloody William
- Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 30–45 cm
- Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial
- Perfect For: Cottage Gardens, Borders, Gravel Gardens, Dry Gardens, Cut Flower Arrangements
- Flowering Time: June to August (Summer)
- Flower Colour: Deep Crimson-Magenta
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile (tolerates poor and dry soils)
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Foliage: Silver-Grey, Woolly, Evergreen Basal Rosettes
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)
- Pruning: Cut back spent flower stems after flowering; remove old foliage in early spring
What's Included:
- 3 x Lychnis Atrosanguinea plants, each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball
Planting Tips:
Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best flower production and foliage colour. Lychnis Atrosanguinea is drought-tolerant once established and performs particularly well in lighter, free-draining soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions over winter. Allow plants to self-seed for a natural, cottage garden effect, or deadhead to prolong flowering and tidy the display.
Notes: This listing is for the Atrosanguinea variety, distinguished by its deep crimson-magenta blooms — darker and richer in colour than the standard species.