campion 'Vesuvius'
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A short-lived perennial to 45cm high, with finely hairy, oval to lance-shaped green leaves strongly flushed with purple-bronze. Clusters of bright orange-red, star-shaped flowers with notched petals are borne on stiff, upright stems in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- campion 'Vesuvius' (Silene 'Vesuvius')
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of campion 'Vesuvius'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of campion 'Vesuvius'
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campion 'Vesuvius' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningPinch out early in the season to keep compact and bushy; deadhead to encourage further flowers and to control seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division of established clumps, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring. Will self-seed in place, but seedlings may vary
Growing
GrowingThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; will benefit from midday shade in hotter areas
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and cuckoo spit
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