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Silene dioica 'Firefly' (Campion 'Firefly')
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0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Silene dioica 'Firefly'
Other names
Campion 'Firefly', Red campion 'Firefly', Campion 'Fire Fly'
Genus
Silene Silene
Variety or Cultivar
'Firefly' _ 'Firefly' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with oval to obovate, dark green leaves and tall, arching stems bearing bright magenta-pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Silene dioica 'Firefly' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Although no toxicity has been mentioned it does contain saponins: toxic substances which are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm.
Flower
Bright-pink, Magenta in Spring; Magenta, Bright-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut faded flower stems to ground in autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Silene dioica 'Firefly' (Campion 'Firefly') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best planted in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Silene dioica 'Firefly'
Other names
Campion 'Firefly', Red campion 'Firefly', Campion 'Fire Fly'
Genus
Silene Silene
Variety or Cultivar
'Firefly' _ 'Firefly' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with oval to obovate, dark green leaves and tall, arching stems bearing bright magenta-pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Although no toxicity has been mentioned it does contain saponins: toxic substances which are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm.
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Colour
Flower
Bright-pink, Magenta in Spring; Magenta, Bright-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut faded flower stems to ground in autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Silene dioica 'Firefly' (Campion 'Firefly') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best planted in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or light shade. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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