Brief Guide: Perennial Wildflower
Flowering Times: May - September

Additional Information:
White Campion provides a vital nectar source to long tongued bumble bees, butterflies and moths. It establishes on most soil types but does best on open, sunny sites with a fertile, free draining soil. Rarely seen today on modern agricultural land due to herbicide and intensive grazing. The most reliable establishment is obtained from spring to early autumn sowings into a warm soil.
Red Campion may be introduced into grassland providing the area is well prepared. The existing grass must be topped or grazed very short then repeatedly harrowed to expose sufficient soil as to create a seedbed. The seeds should be surface sown and the area lightly rolled to consolidate the ground ensuring the seeds are in good contact with the soil. Occasional grazing or topping prevents developing seedlings from becoming smothered during establishment.