Red campion.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial wildflower

Luz

Partial shade to full sun

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

30 to 90 cm

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 8

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to mimic its natural woodland home. Watch for wilting during dry spells, which signals a need for extra hydration. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering season.

Riego

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Remove faded flowers regularly to promote new growth and prevent self seeding.

Trasplante

Move to a slightly larger container once the roots fill the current pot.

Suelo

Moist, well drained, fertile soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-25 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Short lived perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant contains saponins which can cause mild digestive irritation if ingested in large quantities.

Niños

The plant is not particularly dangerous, but children should be discouraged from eating any part of it.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the stems may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to fine hairs.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is generally not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should be avoided for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Deep pink to magenta five petaled flowers
• Hairy stems and leaves
• Opposite, oval shaped green leaves
• Flowers bloom in loose clusters

Altura

0,3 a 0,7m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

pink, magenta, 2 a 3cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Rust — Fungal infection causing orange pustules on the undersides of leaves.
• Aphids — Small sap sucking insects that cluster on new growth.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

The foliage may die back in cold climates, but the roots are hardy. Simply clear away dead debris in early spring to make room for new growth.

En maceta

It can be grown in containers, but it prefers being planted in the ground to spread naturally.

Plant in groups to create a naturalistic drift that attracts more pollinators to your garden.

Buenas compañeras

• Bluebell — They share similar woodland habitat requirements and bloom at the same time.
• Dedalera — They provide a classic cottage garden look and thrive in similar light conditions.

Especies parecidas

• Silene latifolia — It is a very close relative that looks similar but has white flowers and blooms at night.

Ciencia

Familia

Caryophyllaceae

Género

Silene

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe and western Asia.

Conservación

It is a common and widespread species with no special conservation status.

It thrives in damp woodlands and hedgerows where it can easily spread via seed.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, woodland borders

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

It prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil stays moist.

Is it a perennial?

Yes, it is a short lived perennial that often self seeds.

De dónde viene el nombre

Silene is thought to be derived from the Greek god Silenus who was often depicted as covered in foam, similar to the sticky secretions of some species. The name dioica highlights the separate male and female plants.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called red campion.
• The specific epithet dioica refers to the fact that male and female flowers grow on separate plants.
• It hybridizes readily with Silene latifolia.