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Herbaceous Perennial

Silene dioica 'Firefly'PBR (d)

red campion 'Firefly'

A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial, to 60cm tall, bearing small clusters of double, bright magenta flowers on branched, upright stems in mid-summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Silene can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, with opposite, untoothed leaves and solitary or clustered flowers with 5, usually notched petals

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil in light, dappled shade

Propagation

Propagate by division of offsets when dormant

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by a smut and powdery mildews

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