Description
Lychnis chalcedonica
Maltese Cross. An erect, stiff perennial which has ovate, mid-green basal leaves, and hairy, unbranched stems bearing clasping ovate leaves with heart-shaped bases. From June to August, terminal, rounded, umbel-like cymes are borne of 10-30 star-shaped scarlet flowers, 1.5cm across, each petal has two deep notches.
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 50cm.
Supplied Size
1 x Plant in 9cm Container