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Maltese cross

Lychnis chalcedonica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lychnis
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: common rose campion, Constantinople campion, cross of Jerusalem, fireball, flower of Bristow, flower of Constantinople, gardener's delight, gardener's eye, great candlestick, Jerusalem cross, knight's cross, London pride, meadow campion, none-such, red Robin, scarlet lightning, scarlet lychnis, tears of Christ

About this plant

L. chalcedonica is an erect herbaceous perennial to 1m in height, with oval leaves and small, bright vermilion flowers in compact, domed heads 10-12cm in width

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. May require support in windy situations

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut down in the autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in spring. Propagate by division or basal cuttings in early spring.

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and slugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years