Red Campion (Silene dioica) is a colourful and reliable native UK perennial, producing masses of bright pink-red flowers from late spring through summer. Commonly found along woodland edges, hedgerows, and meadows, this attractive wildflower is a favourite for adding vibrant colour to shaded or semi-shaded areas and is a valuable source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Thriving in moist, fertile soils, Red Campion is a resilient plant ideal for wildlife areas, restoration schemes, and wildflower borders. Its ability to self-seed and naturalise makes it perfect for long-term ecological planting projects, including rural verges and shaded banks.
Features & Benefits
Bright pink-red flowers that attract bees and butterflies
Excellent for woodland edges, meadows, and shaded areas
Long flowering season from spring to summer
Native UK perennial that supports biodiversity
Ideal for naturalising in semi-shaded, fertile habitats
Latin Name:
Silene dioica
Flowering Time:
May – September
Flowering Height:
60 – 90 cm
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
2.75kg per acre (6.8kg per hectare)
Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)
How to Sow & Preparation
Select a site with moist, fertile soil in partial shade or full sun.
Remove weeds and prepare a fine seedbed.
Broadcast seed evenly and press into the surface with a roller or by walking over the area—do not bury deeply.
Water lightly during dry spells.
Suitable for use in meadows, woodland margins, or informal garden areas.
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Attribute Detail
Latin Name Silene dioica
Flowering Time May – September
Flowering Height 60 – 90 cm
Life Cycle Perennial
Sowing Rate 2.75kg per acre (6.8kg per hectare)
Sowing Period Spring or Autumn
Preferred Conditions Moist, fertile soil; partial shade to full sun
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Minimum Order Quantity 100g
Ideal For Woodland edges, meadows, wildlife gardens, verges