Red Campion
Silene dioica
A striking wildflower with rose-pink blooms and soft, downy leaves. The male and female flowers often occur on separate plants. On Lihou, Red Campion grows in sheltered spots, adding colour along paths or near bramble patches. Bees and other pollinators are drawn to its bright petals.
- Habitat: Woodland edges, hedgerows, coastal scrub, and damp grasslands.
- When to See: Flowers from spring into late summer.
- Length: Upright stems up to ~60–90 cm.