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rose campion

rose campion

9.5
A plant that lives for many years with silvery fuzzy leaves and bright red flowers
  • noun
  • /roʊz ˈkæmpɪən/
translation icon : rosa de los jardines
  • The rose campion blooms vibrantly in the summer, adding a splash of color to any garden.

Examples

  • She planted rose campion along the fence, attracted by its silvery foliage and bright flowers.

  • The old garden was full of rose campion, creating bursts of crimson amid the greenery.

  • Some gardeners appreciate rose campion for its ability to thrive in poor soil and hot sun.

  • The rose campion blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Many gardeners love the rose campion for its vibrant color.

  • In cottage gardens, the rose campion is cherished for its bright crimson flowers and woolly leaves.

  • Gardeners often recommend planting rose campion for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs.

Synonyms

Lychnis coronaria
vsrose campion
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden plant called rose campion with bright crimson flowers and soft silver leaves

is the common garden name rather than the scientific term
gardener's delight
vsrose campion
  • UK
9.9

A cottage garden plant with white woolly leaves and bright red flowers grown for decoration

is the species term used generally rather than a specific garden name
mullein pink
vsrose campion
9.9

A garden plant with soft white leaves and bright red flowers

is the common garden name used more widely than this local variant

Surface Forms

rose campion singular
rose campions plural

Morphology

rose + campion

This is a straightforward noun–noun compound where 'rose' modifies 'campion', so a learner who knows 'rose' and 'campion' will infer it names a type of campion (a flowering plant) associated with roses or rose-coloured flowers. The composition is literal and follows standard English modifier+head patterns, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

The plant rose campion may come from its bright rose flowers and from campion, a word that comes from an old word for the 'field'. That's why the name helps you picture a bright, rose-coloured flower that often grows in fields and cottage gardens.