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Silene vulgaris
Plant

Silene vulgaris

Common Campion

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
5
Designers
2
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A small pocket planting garden featuring a reclaimed timber bench with a yellow base and red metal beam, surrounded by mixed herbaceous plants and small trees.
    Silver Medal
    360° photo available
    Before the Concrete Sets
    Nathan Humphreys, Helen Haley
  • A tranquil show garden features a winding earth path, dry stone walls, a curved timber tunnel, and informal planting with red poppies, blue delphiniums, and grasses, bordered by a reddish wall.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    Hospice UK: Garden of Compassion
    Tom Hoblyn
  • A small naturalistic garden has a Corten steel wall, large pale boulders, a timber deck with two chairs, and mixed green, purple, and white planting.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year Best Construction Award
    The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom To Flourish Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 5

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Silene vulgaris, ranked by how many gardens combine them.