A native woodland wildflower that is popular with bees and butterflies. It is also a foodplant for several caterpillars that eat the seed. Grows to 30cm tall and 30cm across in dappled shade and moist soils. Produces pink flowers from April to July.
Red campion / Silene dioica
£2.40Price
VAT Included
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: Apr / May_/ Jun / Jul
Light: Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Short-lived perennial (flowers for two-four years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)