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Silene dioica (Red Campion)
A charming, clump-forming perennial with soft green foliage and delicate, five-petalled flowers in shades of rose pink to magenta. Flowering over an extended period in spring and summer, it brings a relaxed, naturalistic feel to woodland edges and informal borders. The flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and combine beautifully with grasses and other meadow plants.
Height: 40–80 cm
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Uses: Woodland gardens, meadow planting, cottage gardens, naturalistic borders, pollinator gardens
Silene dioica (Red Campion)
A charming, clump-forming perennial with soft green foliage and delicate, five-petalled flowers in shades of rose pink to magenta. Flowering over an extended period in spring and summer, it brings a relaxed, naturalistic feel to woodland edges and informal borders. The flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and combine beautifully with grasses and other meadow plants.
Height: 40–80 cm
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
Uses: Woodland gardens, meadow planting, cottage gardens, naturalistic borders, pollinator gardens