Lychnis Chalcedonica
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Lychnis chalcedonica, sometimes referred to as the Maltese or Jerusalem cross, is a majestic summer perennial plant that excels within the border. Flowering from June through to October, they produce bright red-orange flowers on tall 80-100cm stems. Supplied as UK-grown 5cm module plants. A winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Summer |
| Flower Colour | RED |
| Foliage Colour | GREEN |
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| Delivery | Delivery within 14 days |
Key Product Information
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Season Interest
Summer |
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Flower Colour
RED |
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Foliage Colour
GREEN |
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Flowering Time
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 100cm |
| Mature Spread | 60cm |
| Annual Growth | 100cm |
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Mature Height
100cm |
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Mature Spread
60cm |
| Planting | Plant on arrival in well drained and prepared soil. |
| Soil Type | Well drained, alkaline, chalky and sandy soil |
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Planting
Plant on arrival in well drained and prepared soil. |
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Soil Type
Well drained, alkaline, chalky and sandy soil |
Plant on arrival in well drained and prepared soil. Add a little organic matter when planting and protect from strong winds.
Deadhead regularly to encourage further growth spurts. Will tolerate full sun and partial shaded areas.
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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Suitable for growing in pots and containers
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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- Planting & growing Instructions
- Video planting guides
Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Summer |
| Flower Colour | RED |
| Foliage Colour | GREEN |
| Preferred Location |
|
| Positive attributes |
|
| Delivery | Delivery within 14 days |
Key Product Information
|
Season Interest
Summer |
|
Flower Colour
RED |
|
Foliage Colour
GREEN |
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|
Flowering Time
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 100cm |
| Mature Spread | 60cm |
| Annual Growth | 100cm |
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Mature Height
100cm |
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Mature Spread
60cm |
| Planting | Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. |
| Soil Type | Well drained fertile soil. |
| Pruning | Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering. |
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Planting
Plant on arrival in well drained and prepared soil. |
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Soil Type
Well drained, alkaline, chalky and sandy soil |
Plant on arrival in well drained and prepared soil. Add a little organic matter when planting and protect from strong winds.
Deadhead regularly to encourage further growth spurts. Will tolerate full sun and partial shaded areas.
