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Common name: "Blood Red" or "Rose Campion"
Latin name:
Lychnis coronaria 'Blood Red'

Lychnis coronaria Blood Red
Zone: 4 - 8
Elevation to:
7500'
Growth habit:
Clump forming
Max height:
24" - 36"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Cymes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 5+
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Perennial: Lychnis coronaria 'Blood Red'
Perennial Cultivation: Plant Blood Red Rose Campion in full sun to light shade in well drained soil. It tolerates most soil types and short periods of drought very well. Removing spent flowers helps to promote new flower growth throughout the season. Blood Red Rose Campion flowers are excellent for cutting.

Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For a much quicker showing of flowers purchase pre-started Rose Campion plants at your local Garden Center. Once established the plants may be dug and divided in spring.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare.
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