Silene Red Burning Heart 19cm
Common Name: Red Campion 'Burning Heart'
Latin Name: Silene virginica 'Burning Heart'
Plant Type: Perennial
Description: A compact, clump-forming perennial with deep green foliage and masses of vivid scarlet-red flowers held above the leaves in late spring and early summer. Its brilliant blooms provide strong seasonal colour and create a striking contrast against the neat mound of foliage.
Garden Impact: Ideal for sunny borders, rockeries and wildlife-friendly planting schemes, where its vibrant flowers create an eye-catching display. Its compact habit makes it particularly effective at the front of borders or in containers.
Light & Water Requirements: Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil, keeping the soil moderately moist during prolonged dry periods.
Size (Fully Grown): Approx. 20–30cm high × 20–30cm spread.
Pet Friendliness: No confirmed toxicity is widely reported, but it is best treated as not pet friendly due to limited safety data.
Description
Common Name: Red Campion 'Burning Heart'
Latin Name: Silene virginica 'Burning Heart'
Plant Type: Perennial
Description: A compact, clump-forming perennial with deep green foliage and masses of vivid scarlet-red flowers held above the leaves in late spring and early summer. Its brilliant blooms provide strong seasonal colour and create a striking contrast against the neat mound of foliage.
Garden Impact: Ideal for sunny borders, rockeries and wildlife-friendly planting schemes, where its vibrant flowers create an eye-catching display. Its compact habit makes it particularly effective at the front of borders or in containers.
Light & Water Requirements: Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil, keeping the soil moderately moist during prolonged dry periods.
Size (Fully Grown): Approx. 20–30cm high × 20–30cm spread.
Pet Friendliness: No confirmed toxicity is widely reported, but it is best treated as not pet friendly due to limited safety data.
