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Coronaria Alba Lychnis Seeds for Sale
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Coronaria Alba Lychnis Seeds
Coronaria Alba Lychnis, scientifically known as Lychnis coronaria 'Alba', is an attractive ornamental flowering plant commonly called White Rose Campion. It is admired for its beautiful pure white, five-petaled flowers and distinctive silvery-grey, softly textured foliage. This elegant flowering variety adds a lovely contrast to cottage gardens, flower borders, rock gardens, and outdoor containers. It is a short-lived perennial or biennial that grows well in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
White Rose Campion
Pure White Flowers
Silvery Grey Foliage
Cottage Garden Plant
Key Features
Silvery Grey Foliage
Features attractive soft, woolly, silver-grey leaves that provide a beautiful contrast against its bright white flowers.
Easy Seed Propagation
Can be grown from seeds and readily self-seeds under suitable growing conditions, making it useful for naturalized garden displays.
Pollinator-Friendly Blooms
Its summer flowers provide an attractive garden feature and can help support visiting bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Product Highlights
Beautiful pure white flowers
Distinctive silvery-grey foliage
Commonly called White Rose Campion
Botanical name Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'
Attractive five-petaled blooms
Suitable for cottage gardens
Excellent for sunny flower borders
Can self-seed in suitable conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' |
| Common Name | White Rose Campion; White Campion |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Short-lived Perennial / Biennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming flowering plant |
| Flower Color | Pure White |
| Foliage Color | Silvery Grey |
| Flower Shape | Five-petaled rounded flowers |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately Zones 4–7; local conditions may vary |
| Planting Season | Spring to Autumn, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in seed trays or sow directly outdoors |
| Germination Time | Approximately 1–4 weeks, depending on conditions and seed source |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20–24°C |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile sandy or loamy soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering during germination and establishment |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 60–90 cm |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 20–45 cm |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 30–40 cm |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds and Growing Medium
Select fresh Coronaria Alba Lychnis seeds and prepare a seed tray or small pots with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix. Moisten the growing medium before sowing to provide suitable conditions for germination.
Select fresh Coronaria Alba Lychnis seeds and prepare a seed tray or small pots with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix. Moisten the growing medium before sowing to provide suitable conditions for germination.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter the seeds evenly over the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Cover only lightly or leave uncovered according to the seed supplier's instructions, as light can help germination.
Scatter the seeds evenly over the soil surface and gently press them into the growing medium. Cover only lightly or leave uncovered according to the seed supplier's instructions, as light can help germination.
Step 3: Maintain Germination Conditions
Place the seed tray in a warm, bright location with indirect light. Maintain temperatures around 20–24°C and keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged while waiting for germination.
Place the seed tray in a warm, bright location with indirect light. Maintain temperatures around 20–24°C and keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged while waiting for germination.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots or prepared garden beds. Space plants approximately 30–40 cm apart to allow sufficient room for growth.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots or prepared garden beds. Space plants approximately 30–40 cm apart to allow sufficient room for growth.
Step 5: Care for Mature Plants
Grow the plants in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly while young, then reduce watering once established. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued flowering, or leave selected seed heads to encourage natural self-seeding.
Grow the plants in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly while young, then reduce watering once established. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued flowering, or leave selected seed heads to encourage natural self-seeding.
Bring Elegant White Blooms to Your Garden with Coronaria Alba Lychnis
Add timeless beauty to your outdoor space with Coronaria Alba Lychnis. Its delicate white flowers and distinctive silvery-grey foliage create a beautiful combination for cottage gardens, sunny borders, and ornamental landscapes. With suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care, this lovely White Rose Campion can bring graceful floral interest to your garden season after season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Coronaria Alba Lychnis seeds, flowering characteristics, and growing conditions.
How do you grow Coronaria Alba Lychnis from seeds?
Sow Coronaria Alba Lychnis seeds in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Gently press the seeds onto the soil surface and cover lightly or leave uncovered according to the seed supplier's directions. Maintain a temperature of approximately 20–24°C, provide sufficient light, and keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant young plants once they are strong enough to handle.
Does Coronaria Alba Lychnis produce white flowers?
Yes. Coronaria Alba is the white-flowered form of Rose Campion. It produces attractive pure white, five-petaled flowers that contrast beautifully with its characteristic silvery-grey, woolly foliage. It is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a bright and elegant white-flowering ornamental plant.
Does White Rose Campion come back every year?
White Rose Campion is generally considered a biennial or short-lived perennial, rather than a reliably long-lived perennial. However, it readily self-seeds when mature plants are allowed to produce and release seeds. New seedlings can grow near the original plants, helping maintain its presence in the garden over successive seasons.