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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: spring sow indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors after the threat of frost is over

Native to: China North-Central

Introduced to: Alberta, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Japan, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New South Wales, New York, North European Russi, Norway, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Romania, Saskatchewan, Sweden, Vermont, Vietnam, Wisconsin

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Silene chalcedonicaSilene chalcedonica

Maltese Cross

In Stock: 0.031 lb (Total:0.031lb)

Silene chalcedonica

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Details

Germination:

90%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,150,618

Quantity:

0.03 lb

Collected in:

Colorado

Crop year:

2012

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1818868

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: spring sow indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors after the threat of frost is over

Native to: China North-Central

Native

Introduced

Silene chalcedonica, commonly known as Maltese Cross among many, many other common names, a breathtaking perennial that brings a burst of fiery color to any garden. Winning the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, this stunning plant is sure to captivate your senses. Standing 20 to 40 inches tall, with erect stems and lanceolate leaves, it showcases impressive clusters of brilliant scarlet-orange flowers that resemble the iconic Maltese Cross. Beyond its beauty, this plant is adored by pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies, while remaining resilient against deer and rabbits.

Native to regions spanning from Eastern Europe to Siberia and China, Maltese Cross thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an ideal choice for cottage gardens, perennial beds, or small spaces. Its flowers blossom in early summer, with their vibrant hues adding a touch of drama and elegance to your garden. Low maintenance and easy to grow, this perennial also boasts historical and cultural significance. Allow Silene chalcedonica to transform your outdoor space into a mesmerizing sanctuary of color and life.