red campion 'Firefly'

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A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial, to 60cm tall, bearing small clusters of double, bright magenta flowers on branched, upright stems in mid-summer

red campion 'Firefly'

Scientific classification

Species
red campion 'Firefly' (Silene dioica 'Firefly')
Genus
Silene
Family
Caryophyllaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of red campion 'Firefly'

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Culture

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Quick identification of red campion 'Firefly'

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red campion 'Firefly' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division of offsets when dormant

Growing

Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil in light, dappled shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be affected by a smut and powdery mildews

Pests

Prone to slug and snail damage

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