Maltese Cross Flower Seeds
Maltese cross are grown from seeds.
Maltese cross flower seeds. Skip to main content hello sign in. Lychnis lychnis chalcedonica this lychnis also known as maltese cross or jerusalem cross is easily established by sowing lychnis seeds. Scatter the tiny seeds directly to the surface of the soil as they will require light to germinate. Maltese cross dawn sky 3 00.
Turn the soil or replace it with new soil. Flower garden or seeded indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost in your area. Other common names maltese cross jerusalem cross common rose campion constantinople campion cross of jerusalem fireball flower of bristow flower of constantinople gardener s delight gardener s eye great candlestick knight s cross london pride meadow campion none such red robin scarlet lightning scarlet lychnis tears of christ. How to grow maltese cross plants at home.
Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1 8 of fine garden or potting soil. Its scarlet colored bloom clusters begin in june and continue through august. Sow 6 8 weeks before last frost and cover with humidity dome to retain moisture until germination. Start by clearing your sowing area of all unwanted plant life.
Growing guide sowing instructions. 7 21 days starting indoors. 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. Freshcutky cut flower vegetable.
Only 9 left in stock order soon. Requires light to germinate. Maltese cross lychnis chalcedonica is an heirloom flower that has been grown in american gardens since colonial times. Delphinium ct yankee mix 3 00.
Hardy in united states department of agriculture zones 3 through 8 maltese cross initially should be started from seed indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost and then transplanted. Lychnis chalcedonica red cross flower seed burning love dusky salmon flower of bristol perennial flower seeds for planting home garden. In indoor containers plant seeds in pots filled with sterile potting soil six to eight weeks before your region s final frost. When starting maltese cross from seed sow them directly into the ground or start them indoors in containers.
Maltese cross seeds 40 seed pack package of 30 000 seeds perennial wildflower mixture 100 pure live seed non. Sow seeds directly into your garden in late spring covering them with 1 8 inch of fine loam. Surface sow and press in lightly.