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Lychnis chalcedonica
Good for cutting

Seed no. 829A

Lychnis chalcedonica

Maltese Cross

£2.45

In stock  ·  approx. 283 seeds per packet

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Year at a glance

Sow

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Flowers

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Germination

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Press seeds lightly into soil but do not cover. Light is needed for germination. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 10-20 days. Transplant seedlings when they have 2 sets of true leaves to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Can be sown directly in spring or summer, this to 50cm spacing. Autumn sowings should overwinter indoors planting out the following spring.

Growing

Prefers moist fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Dislikes winter wet. May require staking.

Cultivation

Cut back after flowering to encourage further blooms and to prevent self-seeding. Established clumps can be divided in spring.

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