Maltese Cross Flower Plant
In illinois naturalized plants are found in areas with a history of disturbance such as roadsides areas near gardens and vacant lots.
Maltese cross flower plant. Cultivation grow in moist fertile soil in sun or partial shade. This perennial is also coveted by gardeners interested in tradition as it s been grown for centuries particularly in cottage gardens. Maltese cross can also be used to naturalize a space. Maltese cross are grown from seeds.
Propagate by division or basal cuttings in early spring. Bx11mn rm bright red orange flowers of lychnis chalcedonica. Flower garden or seeded indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost in your area. Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1 8 of fine garden or potting soil.
Importance of maltese cross flower. May require support in windy situations propagation propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in spring. Maltese cross plants lychnis chalcedonica commonly named maltese cross for the shape of the flowers is a very hardy perennial that has beautiful bright orange red flowers in summer. Flowerheads 10 cm from early to late summer maltese cross thrives in full sun or part shade and enjoys moist fertile well drained soils.
At maturity maltese cross reaches a height of 3 feet and grows out to approximately 15. Grown for its decorative and abundant 4 in. Lychnis chalcedonica or silene chalcedonica jerusalem cross or maltese cross also named burning love or flower of bristol id. It is native to russia including siberia mongolia and nw china.
Silene chalcedonica commonly called lychnis chalcedonica the maltese cross flower of bristol jerusalem cross or nonesuch is a species of flowering plant in the family caryophyllaceae native to central and eastern russia kazakhstan mongolia and northwestern china. As an ornamental garden plant. In its native lands maltese cross. Maltese cross flowers are often grown alongside yellow flowers to create striking plant color schemes.
Maltese cross london pride or jerusalem cross. Maltese cross lychnis chalcedonica produces colorful displays of red flowers on long straight stalks.