Silene Vulgaris (bladder campion)

These seeds are freshly gathered from the 2025 crop. A beautiful delicate flower in a neutral colour. It will add that little bit of magic and movement to an arrangement. 

Height: up to 3 ft / 90cm

A packet of 100

Sow into a cold frame in autumn or early spring. Sow directly after danger of frost has passed. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 20°C. Direct sowings take 2-3 weeks to germinate. Cold frame seedlings should be transplanted to 8cm pots and grown on under glass, acclimatised and planted out after danger of frost has passed. Direct sowings may be thinned if required.

Prefers a moist but well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full or partial sun.