campion flower seeds for sale RP Seeds : Silene vulgaris (Bladder Campion) 50 seeds

campion flower seeds for sale RP Seeds : Silene vulgaris (Bladder Campion) 50 seedsThis pretty native British wildflower gets its name from the inflated sac behind its pretty, white petals. It is commonly found in the UK mostly in southern England in meadows, fields, hedgerows and along road verges. In the evening, it exudes a clove like scent which attracts moths and other insects. Easy to grow and will self seed. Hardy Perennial Flowers: May to September Height: 60 100cm Position: Sun or semi shade in any well drained soil Packet

This pretty native British wildflower gets its name from the inflated sac behind its pretty, white petals.  It is commonly found in the UK mostly in southern England in meadows, fields, hedgerows and along road verges.  In the evening, it exudes a clove-like scent which attracts moths and other insects.  Easy to grow and will self seed.  

Hardy Perennial
Flowers: May to September
Height: 60-100cm
Position: Sun or semi shade in any well drained soil

Packet of 50 seeds

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GROWING GUIDE

Seeds can be sown outdoors where they are to flower during spring or autumn,  or indoors at any time.

Indoors

Sow on the surface of moist, free-draining seed compost in pots or seed trays and just cover with a very thin sprinkling of compost.  Propagate at 15 to 20 C in a propagator or on a windowsill shaded from direct sun.  Germination should begin within about 3 weeks but can sometimes be slow and erratic so patience might be needed!

When the seedlings emerge, grow them on at a slightly cooler temperature and pot them up when they have their second set of leaves into 9cm pots.

Harden the plants off by placing them outdoors during the day for 10 days before planting out after the last frosts.

Outdoors

Prepare bare soil or bare patches in grass by digging out weeds/grass and raking over.  Water well, leave for a few weeks and dig out any new weeds/grass. Scatter seeds on the surface and press lightly into soil.  Water with a fine spray/mist.  Remove any obvious weeds as they appear and keep area well watered in dry weather.

Cut down plants in autumn after they have set seed and remove any weeds. Rake over any bare patches and firm the soil.   New plants will emerge in spring.