Maltese Cross is a great border plant and cut flower. Plants grow to a height of about 1m with strong stems of fiery red flowers from June to August. They attract bees and butterflies into the garden. Has an RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Lychnis chalcedonica grows best in full sun to part shade and moist soil, in a relatively sheltered position. Stake the plants in more exposed gardens. They are very hardy plants, able to withstand cold winters.
Pack of approx 1000 seeds. Sow in spring and early summer. Sowing instructions and a colour photo are printed on the packet.
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