Melandrium sylvestre

Silene dioica (L.) Clairv.

Red Campion

Red campion is a herbaceous biennial or perennial plant known for its dark pink to red flowers. It grows 30-90 cm tall with branching stems and deep green, hairy leaves. The flowers are unscented and bloom from May to October, each 1.8-2.5 cm across with five deeply notched petals and an urn-shaped calyx.

Details

Order:

Caryophyllales

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Silene

Chemistry:

Red campion contains various phytochemicals, including flavonoids, tannins, and saponins. It also produces specific compounds that may influence its interaction with pollinators and pathogens like the anther-smut fungus.

Uses:

Red campion is used as an ornamental perennial flower in gardens. It has ecological roles, serving as a food source for bumblebees, butterflies, and moths. The plant is also susceptible to the anther-smut fungus Microbotryum silenes-dioicae.

Flowering time:

May to October

Sowing time:

Plant height:

30-90 cm

Flower color:

Dark pink to red

Suitable habitat:

Roadsides, woodlands, and rocky slopes. Prefers damp, non-acid soils.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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