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Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese) Jerusalem Cross

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Lychnis chalcedonica ‘Maltese’ (Jerusalem Cross) is a perennial with striking clusters of bright red flowers on tall stems. Perfect for sunny borders and cottage gardens, it creates a bold from midsummer.

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  1. Start the seeds indoors from February-April.
  2. Sow thinly on the surface of seed compost and press them in lightly.
  3. Don’t cover as light is needed for germination.
  4. Keep consistently moist and at 20c until seedlings appear.
  5. Germination should occur in 10-20 days.
  6. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into small pots and grow them on.
  7. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions.
  8. Plant out after the risk of frost has passed, spacing plants about 40cm apart in their final position.
  9. Cut back after flowering to encourage further blooms and prevent self‑seeding.

Genus: Lychnis
Species: chalcedonica
English Name: Maltese Cross Flower
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Perennial
Sowing Months: Feb-Apr
Flowering: Jun-Aug

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