code: 856
A small percentage will stay green
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 60 cm
Maximum Height: 75 cm
We have finally succeeded in producing a purple-leafed, fertile ‘Red Campion’ (Silene dioica). The leaves of this superb new Plant World discovery start off green when young and most go darker the brighter the sun is, giving a perfect foil for the bright pink flowers. A small percentage will stay green and can be discarded.
Sowing advice:
For best results, sow seeds immediately onto a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. They can be sown at any time, and germination can sometimes be quicker if kept at 15 to 20 degrees C. However, we sow most seeds in an unheated greenhouse and wait for natural germination as many seeds have built-in dormancy mechanisms, and often wait for spring before emerging regardless of when they are sown. But spring sowing will obviously give them a full season of growth if successful germination occurs.
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
