About
Silene dioica, the red campion, is a robust, hairy, clump-forming perennial or biennial to 80 cm producing bright-green, lance-shaped to oval leaves and masses of deep-pink to red, five-petalled flowers from spring to late summer. A rewarding and cheerful native wildflower for a shaded or semi-shaded border, hedge bank or woodland edge.
About the genus
Silene, the campions and catchflies, are annuals, biennials and perennials producing two-lipped or notched petals in white, pink or red flowers, often with an inflated or sticky calyx. Excellent plants for a sunny, well-drained border, rock garden or wildflower meadow.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.