Red campion (Silene dioica) is a native wildflower which can grow as a biennial or perennial to a height of 100cm. Produces an abundance of five petaled pink-red flowers which fuse at the base to form a tube. Flowers over a wide period from May to September. Readily self seeds.
Plants are dioecious so the male and female flowers are on separate plants. Normally found in semi shaded areas in woodlands or along hedgerows and ditches. Being a native plant, it is important for pollinating insects like butterflies, hoverflies and bees.
Sow seeds in pots in late summer and overwinter them before planting out the following spring.
