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Maltese Cross

These bright scarlet-orange flowers, borne in dense clusters atop tall stems, positively glow in full-sun plantings. HZ: 3-9.

One packet of about 1,000 seeds
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    • Lychnis chalcedonica. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and gardeners all love this old-fashioned, easy-to-grow, deer-resistant perennial. Sow seeds indoors in spring, 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date. Cover then lightly with soil and then keep them moist until germination. Maltese Cross prefers consistently moist soil once transplanted outdoors. It's an excellent cut flower, and cutting and deadheading will prolong its bloom period. Deer resistant. Perennial. Summer flowering. Height: 2' to 3'.

    Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Maltese Cross Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1/16”
      Seed Spacing:2”-3”
      Plant Spacing:12”-15”
      Days to Germination:21-25 days
      Germination Temperature:70°-75°F

      Lychnis chalcedonica. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and gardeners all love this old-fashioned, easy-to grow, deer-resistant perennial. Its bright scarlet orange flowers, borne in dense clusters atop tall stems, positively glow in full-sun plantings. Sow seeds indoors in spring, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil, since they require light to germinate, and then keep them moist until germination. Harden off the seedlings by slowly introducing them to the outdoors over the span of a week, and then transplant up to 15" apart after all danger of frost has passed. Maltese Cross prefers consistently moist soil once transplanted outdoors. It’s an excellent cut flower, and cutting and deadheading will prolong its bloom period. Perennial. Summer flowering. Height: 2' to 3'.When the blooms begins to fade, cut the plant back to encourage new growth.

      Shade Tolerance
Lychnis chalcedonica. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and gardeners all love this old-fashioned, easy-to-grow, deer-resistant perennial. Sow seeds indoors in spring, 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date. Cover then lightly with soil and then keep them moist until germination. Maltese Cross prefers consistently moist soil once transplanted outdoors. It's an excellent cut flower, and cutting and deadheading will prolong its bloom period. Deer resistant. Perennial. Summer flowering. Height: 2' to 3'.

Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Maltese Cross Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1/16”
    Seed Spacing:2”-3”
    Plant Spacing:12”-15”
    Days to Germination:21-25 days
    Germination Temperature:70°-75°F

    Lychnis chalcedonica. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and gardeners all love this old-fashioned, easy-to grow, deer-resistant perennial. Its bright scarlet orange flowers, borne in dense clusters atop tall stems, positively glow in full-sun plantings. Sow seeds indoors in spring, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil, since they require light to germinate, and then keep them moist until germination. Harden off the seedlings by slowly introducing them to the outdoors over the span of a week, and then transplant up to 15" apart after all danger of frost has passed. Maltese Cross prefers consistently moist soil once transplanted outdoors. It’s an excellent cut flower, and cutting and deadheading will prolong its bloom period. Perennial. Summer flowering. Height: 2' to 3'.When the blooms begins to fade, cut the plant back to encourage new growth.

    Shade Tolerance
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