Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea' is a classic cottage garden perennial, treasured for its rich, deep crimson-magenta flowers set against striking silvery-grey, woolly foliage. Flowering throughout the summer months, this eye-catching variety brings bold colour and soft texture to borders, gravel gardens and informal planting schemes. A reliable and low-maintenance performer, it thrives in well-drained soils and sunny positions, making it an excellent choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

This set includes 3 or 6 established plants, each supplied in a 1Ltr root-ball, ready to plant out and establish quickly in the garden. Lychnis Atrosanguinea is fully hardy and will return year after year, often self-seeding to create natural, relaxed drifts of colour. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, providing a valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the summer.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea' (syn. Silene coronaria 'Atrosanguinea')


• Common Names: Rose Campion, Dusty Miller, Bloody William


• Classification: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–90 cm × 30–45 cm


• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial


• Perfect For: Cottage Gardens, Borders, Gravel Gardens, Dry Gardens, Cut Flower Arrangements


• Flowering Time: June to August (Summer)


• Flower Colour: Deep Crimson-Magenta


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil Type: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile (tolerates poor and dry soils)


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Silver-Grey, Woolly, Evergreen Basal Rosettes


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H7)


• Pruning: Cut back spent flower stems after flowering; remove old foliage in early spring

What's Included:

• 3 x Lychnis Atrosanguinea plants, each supplied as a 1Ltr root-ball

Planting Tips:

Plant in a sunny, well-drained position for the best flower production and foliage colour. Lychnis Atrosanguinea is drought-tolerant once established and performs particularly well in lighter, free-draining soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions over winter. Allow plants to self-seed for a natural, cottage garden effect, or deadhead to prolong flowering and tidy the display.

Notes: This listing is for the Atrosanguinea variety, distinguished by its deep crimson-magenta blooms — darker and richer in colour than the standard species.