Wildflowers
Silene vulgaris - Bladder Campion
Bladder Campion
Low growing wildflower which in the evening attracts moths and other insects with a clove-like scent. It has waxy green foliage and white flowers encased in a bladder like cup hence the name Bladder Campion.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full sun
- Height
- 75cm
- Spread
- 45cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow indoors Feb-May and Sep-Nov in well drained compost. With a light covering of compost, they germinate at around 20°C. Prick-out once large enough to handle and acclimatise the young plants, only planting out after risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside Apr-May. Thin the seedlings to 40cm apart.
Aftercare
Low maintenance and drought tolerant plant. Once established will self-seed freely
Gallery
Ref. SES044