campion

Campion (Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast') prefers evenly moist soil and should be watered when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry. When watering, soak the soil thoroughly and allow it to drain fully. Water in the morning or evening and avoid overhead watering to prevent the foliage from becoming wet. To prevent over-watering allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. During the Summer months, your Campion will need to be watered more regularly to maintain moisture. In the Fall and Winter, water less frequently, allowing the soil to dry more fully between waterings.

Campion (Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast') needs full sun to partial shade to thrive. Depending on the climate and available sunlight, this plant can tolerate 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. During the summer, the plant can be exposed to even more light. When temperatures are cooler, such as during the spring and fall months, plants can benefit from a few hours less sunlight each day. Too much direct sunlight can cause scorching of the foliage or defoliation, so it is important to provide the proper amount of sunlight for the campion plant.

Campion (Silene uniflora 'Robin Whitebreast') should be pruned back once per season, typically in the late spring or early summer. Although campsion generally doesn't need to be pruned aggressively, deadheading (removing faded blooms) may be beneficial for larger clusters in order to encourage healthier, fuller growth. For more sporadic flowering, deadheading any flowers that have already faded may help promote new blooms. When pruning, it's important to remember to remove any diseased or dead branches, along with any weak or damaged stems that are taking away energy from the overall plant. Additionally, it may be beneficial to prune these plants back by 1/3 to 1/2 of their overall size in order to promote healthy and vigorous growth.