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Lychnis chalcedonica

Lychnis chalcedonica

This plant has bright, vermilion, cross-shaped flowers which are excellent for cutting and are favoured by bees and butterflies.
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3 x 9cm pots

DELIVERY INFORMATION
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Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Perennial
Position
Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - August
Height
90cm (36in)
Common name
Common Rose Campion
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
60cm (24in)

Description

Native to the UK, this plant, commonly known as ‘Maltese Cross’, has bright, vermilion, cross-shaped flowers which are excellent for cutting and are favoured by bees and butterflies coming into flower in the May gap just when tulips go over. Incredibly reliable and long-lived, we’ve grown this at Perch Hill now for over 20 years.

Care Tips

Deadhead reguarly to encourage further flowering.