CAMPION, RED (Silene Dioica) P
Lovely pinkish red campion flowers which look pretty growing through and between more bushy plants. A soap substitute, con-taining saponins which form a lather in water. Habitat: open woodland and light shade. Height 60cm.
Pack size: 100 Seeds
Pack size: 100 Seeds
Out of stock
SKU
kin-h50
£2.39
SOW OUTSIDE
in spring. Prepare a fine seed bed and lightly rake into the surface.SITE
in some shade is ideal
GROWN
en mass in a shady situation together with bluebells will make a spectacular sight.The plant has many country names. In Wales it is the Snakes Flower and in Somerset Adders Flower. The Manx name for the Campion is blee-ferish or Faries Flower. Other local names include Cock Robin, Red Robin Hood, Robin-run-in-the hedge, Soldiers Buttons, Johnny Woods, Devils Flower, Cuckoo Flower, Billy Buttons.
NATURALISING
Th Red Campion will naturalise quickly in damp woodland.
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