Rose Campion

Silene coronaria

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Earthy & Warmfaintwarm

SeasonSummer

OriginSoutheast Europe, Asia Minor

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Summer bloomer

Rose campion's vivid magenta flowers glow against silver-white felted leaves like sparks on snow, creating one of the most striking colour contrasts in the summer border.

Symbolism & Meaning

only deserve my love

In the Victorian language of flowers, rose campion means “You only deserve my love”.

Habitat & Environment

Southeast Europe, Asia Minor

Rose Campion is native to Southeast Europe, Asia Minor.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameSilene coronaria
FamilyCaryophyllaceae
Native ToSoutheast Europe, Asia Minor
Bloom SeasonSummer
LifespanPerennial

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