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Lychnis Flos-Jovis Seeds for Garden Planting

Lychnis Flos-Jovis Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds on soil surface

Lightly press seeds into soil

Keep soil evenly moist

Place in sunny location

Thin seedlings after establishment

How to Grow


Grow in full sun for best flowering

Water moderately once established

Ensure good soil drainage

Deadhead spent blooms regularly

Divide clumps every few years if needed

Tips


Choose sunny planting spots

Avoid heavy waterlogged soil

Allow air circulation between plants

Remove faded flowers to extend blooming

Mulch lightly to retain moisture

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Silvery foliage

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright clumps

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Not edible

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Lychnis Flos-Jovis Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Plant

Lychnis flos-jovis, commonly known as Rose Campion, is a classic hardy perennial admired for its striking rose-pink flowers and soft, silvery-green foliage. Native to European mountain regions, this plant is well adapted to a wide range of garden conditions and performs reliably year after year. Its upright, clump-forming habit makes it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Blooming in late spring and early summer, Lychnis flos-jovis attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to outdoor landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

45–70 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Low moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–8

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–40 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000185140

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Lychnis flos-jovis different from common campions?

It is known for its soft, silvery foliage and bright rose-pink flowers, giving it a distinctive appearance in perennial borders.

Can it be used in drought-friendly landscapes?

Once established, it is suitable for well-drained ornamental gardens where moderate drought tolerance is beneficial.

Which plants pair well with Rose Campion?

Lavender, salvia, yarrow, and ornamental grasses complement its silvery foliage and colorful blooms.

Does it add texture after flowering?

Yes. Its soft gray-green foliage continues to provide ornamental contrast after the blooms fade.

Can it be planted in gravel gardens?

Yes. It performs well in sunny gravel gardens with well-drained soil.

Do butterflies visit the flowers?

The blooms may attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.