Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) and astilbe
By Elke
- 9 Jul, 2009
- 7 likes
The rose campion is out!
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The yellow is Alchemilla mollis. Forgot to mention that.
9 Jul, 2009
Not to worry Elke. I recognised it as I have some in the garden.
9 Jul, 2009
I'm getting much better at plant names since I joined GoY! Just have to remember to use them. Is yours at the same stage of blooming, Toto? Perhaps we are finally catching up.
9 Jul, 2009
Yes Elke. Mine is at roughly the same stage as yours. Don't forget to save seeds as they are hard to keep through the winter.
10 Jul, 2009
We must have a hardy variety in that case, as ours comes up twice as big. Wait - are you talking about the Alchemilla mollis, or the red campion?
10 Jul, 2009
The red campion.
10 Jul, 2009
Ah yes. I collected seeds, and have now planted 3 patches of seedlings into the beds. looking good!
10 Jul, 2009
Great. As you will know, once you have Alchemilla mollis it is had to destroy no matter what the winter is like.
11 Jul, 2009
Seems that way, Toto, it keeps expanding. But we have lots of room to fill. Thanks for the tip.
11 Jul, 2009
Referring to your earlier comment. Having similarly minded people to talk to certainly helps you learn. I have personnaly learnt so much since joining GOY.
11 Jul, 2009
@ Toto - the rose campions that I planted from seed indoors and then transplanted out are now in their second year of blooming. It must be a hardy variety, given our winters.
15 Jul, 2011
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See who else is growing Lychnis coronaria (Rose campion).
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They're lovely together.
9 Jul, 2009