Red Campion
Silene dioica
Also known as
Catchfly, English Maiden, Red Catchfly, Red Cockle, Red Catchfly
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Red Campion Overview
Silene dioica is a short-lived, semi-evergreen perennial species from the Caryophyllaceae family. It produces attractive 5-petalled, pink-red flowers up to 2cm wide and it is commonly known by the names Red Campion and Red Catchfly, amongst others. Foliage is downy and flowers are produced from late spring onwards, they have deeply notched petals and lead onto attractive seed capsules. This species is dioecious and thus produces male and female flowers on individual plants.
Common problems with Red Campion
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How to propagate Red Campion
Seed
Cuttings
You can propagate from seeds in the spring or early autumn or from cuttings in spring.
Special features of Red Campion
Attracts butterflies
Attracts bees
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Red Campion
Wildflower/meadow