Its colors pack a punch when in bloom from mid to late summer.
This perennial is easy to grow and adaptable to a variety of growing conditions.
Read on to find out more about rose campion care.
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Avoid planting in wet areas, as this may cause the roots to rot.
It has no special watering needs.
Water according to your usual schedule in the cottage or perennial garden.
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However, if you’re in a reliable Zone 5 it should re-seed normally for you.
Types of Rose Campion
There are a number of cultivars available, including a double-flowered version.
Some of these may be difficult to find.
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It’s relatively easy to grow from seed, although you won’t see blooms until the second year.
The seed needscold stratificationto be viable, so planting in fall can yield plants in spring.
you’ve got the option to also direct sow in spring after the last frost date.
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In either case, sow the seeds by pressing lightly into soft damp soil.
It’s also not tempting to mice, moles, squirrels, rabbits, or other rodents.
This flower is biennial, which means the plants bloom every two years.
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There are no reported toxic effects of this plant for humans or animals.
Rose campion lasts several days in the vase and looks great insummer bouquets.
Try it alongside nigella,bellflowers,phlox, andyarrowin yourcottage garden.
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Rose Campion Seeds.Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
