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

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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)

Red campion / Silene dioica

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