This hardy perennial with silver-gray foliage and neon-color flowers doubles as a groundcover after the bloom.
Campion has neon-color blossoms in magentas, oranges, and reds as well as white.
Some of the pink varieties are so intense that the flowers seem to glow.
The bright and showy blossoms develop singularly, in pairs, or in clusters.
These showy flowers are vibrant but short-lived; each bloom lasts just a day.
Some varieties of campion have dark green foliage instead of the typical silver-gray.
Dig a hole that is about twice as wide as the root system and has the same depth.
Place the plant in the hole and backfill with the original soil.
Gently tamp it down and water well.
Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart depending on the mature size of the variety.
It does require soil that will drain well in the winter, as too much moisture causes root rot.
During extended dry periods, campion will benefit from the occasional supplemental watering.
It is less suitable for extremely hot summer climates.
It does not have any humidity preferences.
Most types thrive in locations with cooler summers.
Fertilizer
Campion does not need any fertilizer.
If the soil at the planting location is poor, enrich it with compost before planting.
In late fall or early winter,prunecampion by cutting back to one-third of its original size.
Keep in mind that potted plants require more frequent watering than plants in the landscape.
Even if the campion variety is winter-hardy in your zone, the roots of potted plants need winter protection.
Pests and Problems
Campion is unbothered by serious pests and diseases.
It is also deer-resistant.
How to Propagate Campion
Campion seeds itself freely, which makes propagation a cinch.
Leave the soil undisturbed after the bloom and dont mulch around the plantsthe seeds need some light to germinate.
Campion grown from seed will flower in its second year.
Seal the container inside a plastic bag.
Put the bag in the refrigerator (check periodically to ensure soil remains moist).
Continue to provide moisture.
It is a short-lived perennial that seeds itself freely.
It may reach 3 feet tall.
It grows 1 foot tall.
Flowers may also be white or pink, and some are double.
Pairs of rough lance-shape leaves clasp the 3-foot-tall stems.
In summer, loose clusters of deeply cut rosy-lavender flowers bloom, giving a ragged effect.
Ragged robin needs damp soil and is effective inwildflower gardens.
It may reach 2 feet tall.
And yet they look so delicate, producing glorious trumpet-shape blooms in myriad colors.
The flowers are borne on leafless stems.
The strappy foliage may be evergreen or deciduous.
They are valued for their very long season of bloom, right up until frost.
Not all are hardy in cold climates, but they are easy to grow as annuals.
Shasta Daisy
Easy, always fresh, and always eye-catching,Shasta daisyis a longtime favorite.
All cultivars produce white daisy flowers in various degrees of doubleness and size.
The sturdy stems and long vase life make the flowers unbeatable for cutting.
Shasta daisy thrives in well-drained, not overly rich soil.
Taller sorts may need staking.
It could be the age of the plant.
As they self-seed, the cycle begins again with some plants flowering and others setting a new base.
