Hybridises with : White Campion to produce Pink Campion which is Silene dioica × latifolia, the scientific name being Silene × hampeana, which is just as ubiquitous as Red Campion.

It is dioecious, having male and female flowers on separate plants.

Some similarities to :

Distinguishing Feature :

Although it is called Red Campion, it is more pinkish red than red itself.

There is also an albino variety of Red Campion which has flowers that are even whiter than those of White Campion.