Alba Rose Campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a striking heirloom flower that brings architectural elegance to summer gardens with its pure white blooms set against silvery-gray foliage. Hardy from zones 4-4, this variety grows 24-36 inches tall and flowers reliably from June through August in full sun. Once established, it thrives on minimal water and practically ignores drought, asking only for well-draining soil and a sunny spot to reward you with cheerful clusters of luminous white flowers that attract pollinators throughout the season.
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4-4
36in H x 18in W
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The silvery-gray foliage of Alba Rose Campion creates a luminous contrast that makes white flowers glow in the garden, even from a distance. Deer leave it untouched, and deer-resistant plants this showy are rare. The plant tolerates poor, dry conditions once established yet still produces abundant blooms, asking for almost nothing in return except sunshine and light soil cultivation.
Alba Rose Campion is grown primarily as an ornamental cut flower and garden specimen. The long stems and airy flower clusters are excellent for fresh arrangements, and the silvery foliage adds textural interest to bouquets. In the garden, it functions as a focal point or filler plant, especially valued in cottage and pollinator gardens where its nectar and pollen-rich flowers support bees and butterflies throughout the summer months.
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Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost date. Keep the growing medium at 65-70°F for reliable germination. Maintain consistent moisture until seedlings emerge in 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings once they have developed true leaves and are ready to harden off.
After the last frost date in your zone, gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before transplanting. Plant out when soil is workable and night temperatures remain above freezing. Space plants 1 inch apart, pressing soil gently around the base of each plant.
Direct sow seeds in spring to summer once soil is workable. Surface sow the seeds and press them in lightly; they require light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings establish.
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