Maltese Cross Flower Seeds
Apricot pink flower heads composed of clusters of dainty florets bloom in early to mid summer keeping company with lavender blue campanulas and larkspurs and scarlet maltese cross.
Maltese cross flower seeds. Maltese cross seeds lychnis chalcedonica quick facts. When starting maltese cross from seed sow them directly into the ground or start them indoors in containers. They can be directly seeded into your flower garden or seeded indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost in your area. Maltese cross seeds this unique wildflower is known by such a variety of names it is a testament to its range and versatility.
Maltese cross will enjoy an area of full sunlight to partial shade for the majority. Cut back to ground level in autumn. Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1 8 of fine garden or potting soil. It was an early import to the american colonies and was listed in philadelphia nurseryman bernard mcmahon s 1804 broadsheet as scarlet lychnis.
Maltese cross wildflower seeds are best established directly outdoors when the weather is warm and all. Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. A rare heirloom given old names such as nonesuch and mock sweet william it is a hardy survivor. 4 to 10 sowing the seed.
Lychnis lychnis chalcedonica this lychnis also known as maltese cross or jerusalem cross is easily established by sowing lychnis seeds. Maltese cross is an early summer blooming perennial that bears tight clusters of bright scarlet cross shaped flowers on long stalks. Sow seeds directly into your garden in late spring covering them with 1 8 inch of fine loam. Maltese cross lychnis chalcedonica is an heirloom flower that has been grown in american gardens since colonial times.
Mabes warehouse maltese cross 1 600 seeds lychnis chalcedonica red cross flower seed burning love dusky salmon flower of bristol perennial flower seeds for planting home garden 13 80 13 80 0 70 shipping. Excellent for cutting gardens cottage gardens meadows and perennial borders maltese cross is deer and rabbit resistant while attracting bees and butterflies. Easy and pest free it s showy grown in masses in the cottage garden. In indoor containers plant seeds in pots filled with sterile potting soil six to eight weeks before your region s final frost.
Burning love dusty salmon jerusalem cross flower of bristol and nonesuch just to name a few maltese cross is a one of a kind perennial producing a uniquely colored cluster of blooms on a long stem. Usually ships in 2 3 business days. Maltese cross seeds a unique perennial wildflower maltese cross or dusty salmon nonesuch or jerusalem cross depending on the part of the country you come from blooms clusters of rose colored flowers atop tall stems. Flowers turn into brown capsules containing tiny black seeds.
Maltese cross are grown from seeds. Deadhead for neatness and more blooms. Preferring full sun look for maltese cross to bloom summer into fall.