Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Position in border:
Middle
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Red campion, Silene dioica, is a pretty, low-maintenence wildflower, bearing delicate pink flowers on tall, rich green stems. Eventually forming bold clumps, Silene dioica is often found growing wild in woodlands and roadside verges. It's easy to grow and tolerant of most soils, but can struggle in acidic conditions.

Silene dioica makes a good addition to a rockery or partially shaded corner, and is a great addition to a moist wildflower meadow. For best results grow in sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Cut back stems after flowering to encourage a second flush.

Plant calendar

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Sowyesyes
Plantyesyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyes
Pruneyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Silene and wildlife

Silene is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Silene poisonous?

Silene has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Silene dioica
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