Native Red Campion Seeds 2025
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Gardeners Cottage Blakeney Red Campion Seeds
Red Native Campion Siline Dioica is relatively very easy to grow from seeds , and once you have it established in your garden will reward you for many years as they self-seed abundantly.
- A selected rich red variety of our native short-lived perennial that grows in Blakeney and our mid Norfolk Garden
- Traditional cottage garden flower
- Other common names include catchfly
- Self-seeds abundantly when established
- Single open 5-petal flowers that are bee-friendly
- Cottage garden favourite
- Silvery green compact leaves in tidy clumps during the first year exploding to metre high stems of multi-flower blooms
- Very easy to grow, and can be sown directly by scattering them on the surface where you want them to germinate.
- Seed sown in autumn may over-winter and germinate the following spring
- Sow March to May for flowering the following summer
We have been growing Red Campion for years, it tolerates dry shape and full sun, is very disease resistant and reliable, sets seeds quickly so can be tidyed from early July It's easy to cultivate, disease resistant, and doesn't get eaten by the wildlife that we spotted so it makes an ideal addition to any cottage garden
Red Campion Seed Pack Sizes
Red Campion seeds are tiny and our standard pack contains 1/8tsp by volume which contains between 150 - 200 seeds
We also offer a larger 1/4tsp by volume pack which will give you between 300 - 400 seeds
When does Red Campion flower?
Red campion usually blooms in late spring to early summer, providing a bright and very welcome splash of color in the garden during this time.
Direct Sowing Outdoors (the easiest method and our preferred method):
- Timing: We find we get the best results from sowing the Red Campion seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late summer and autumn.
- Preparation: Prepare the soil by removing weeds and loosening it.
- Sowing: Scatter the seeds on the soil surface and lightly press them into the soil.
- Watering: Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.
Sowing Seeds Indoors (Optional):
- Timing: Start seeds indoors in the spring 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area.
- Containers: Use seed trays or small pots filled with a seed-starting mix.
- Sowing: Sprinkle the seeds on the surface of the soil and lightly press them down, but do not cover them with soil, as rose campion seeds need light to germinate.
- Watering: Moisten the soil gently with a spray bottle to avoid disturbing the seeds.
- Light: Place the trays in a location with bright, indirect light or under grow lights.
- Temperature: Maintain a temperature of around 65-70°F (18-21°C)
Once the seedlings have developed a couple of sets of true leaves and the danger of frost has passed, harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week.
How long do Red Campion seeds take to germinate?
Seeds should germinate in 10-21 days. Keep the soil consistently moist during this period but not waterlogged.
Transplanting seedlings:
Once the seedlings have developed a couple of sets of true leaves you can move the seedlings around the garden, spacing them about 12-18 inches apart in well-drained soil and a sunny or partially shaded location.