Maltese Cross Seeds For Planting (Lychnis chalcedonica)
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basic information
Maltese cross flowers (Lychnis chalcedonica) add vibrant scarlet star-shaped blooms to gardens, attracting pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Their bold color and long blooming period make them ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as striking focal points in perennial beds. These flowers also work well in cut flower arrangements, bringing vivid hues indoors.
Seed Count
1,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Start directly in the garden when the weather is warm and the soil is workable. Pinch back young plants to encourage branching.
SEED PREP
—
SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow, needs light
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Well-draining
MOISTURE NEEDS
Average
GERMINATION
7-14 days
PLANT HEIGHT
36-60 inches
PLANT WIDTH
18-36 inches
PLANT SPACING
18-24 inches
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
12-24 inch tassels
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Amaranthus caudatus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
FLOWER COLOR
Red
