Silene dioica; pretty pink stars on fine stems up to 2 feet tall right throughout Spring and Summer.
Silenus, the drunken, merry god of the woodlands in Greek mythology, gave his name to Silene dioica , the red campion , which enlivens woods and hedgerows all over Britain with its bright red flowers
Will grow in shade and any soil. Continues flowering throughout spring, summer and autumn.
Bumblebees' favourite, often to be seen drilling through the neck of the flower into the nectary in late summer.
Single plant for £4.50 see plug plants section for trays
