Red campion.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial wildflower

Lumière

Partial shade to full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

30 to 90 cm

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 8

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Moist, well drained, fertile soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Température

-25 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Short lived perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is generally not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,7m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,4m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

pink, magenta, 2 à 3cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Caryophyllaceae

Genre

Silene

Ordre

Caryophyllales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe and western Asia.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit

Utilisations

wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, woodland borders

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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.