Maltese Cross Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked; press lightly into the surface of the soil, since the Lychnis Chalcedonica seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. To start indoors, plant the Maltese Cross seed in germination flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. Keep the soil moist, and transplant the seedlings as soon as they can safely be handled.
Growing: Keep the plants well watered and remove weeds. This plant needs consistent moisture, though it does not grow well in soggy soil. For more blooms, cut back by one third after the first blooms have finished. These long-lived plants can spread in favorable growing conditions, and mature plants can be divided in spring or fall. These blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, clusters of papery pods will form that eventually open at the top and release their seed. Gather the ripe seed as soon as the pods open to prevent loss. Store the Lychnis Chalcedonica seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Jerusalem Cross
Latin Name: Lychnis chalcedonica
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 62,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: Pink, Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Deer Resistant
Heavenly Inspired!
How delightful! I am so glad I found you all! I just received my BEAUTIFUL package of seeds, the packaging is beyond precious on top of safeguarding the contents!
As I am admiring the packaging I see it is Graced by a verse from Ecclesiastes, God bless you all and your company.
I am so excited to have more of these gorgeous flowers bloom in my garden, I have been stunned by their beauty & rich color! Many thanks!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked; press lightly into the surface of the soil, since the Lychnis Chalcedonica seed needs light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. To start indoors, plant the Maltese Cross seed in germination flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. Keep the soil moist, and transplant the seedlings as soon as they can safely be handled.
Growing: Keep the plants well watered and remove weeds. This plant needs consistent moisture, though it does not grow well in soggy soil. For more blooms, cut back by one third after the first blooms have finished. These long-lived plants can spread in favorable growing conditions, and mature plants can be divided in spring or fall. These blossoms attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, clusters of papery pods will form that eventually open at the top and release their seed. Gather the ripe seed as soon as the pods open to prevent loss. Store the Lychnis Chalcedonica seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Jerusalem Cross
Latin Name: Lychnis chalcedonica
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 62,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 30 Inches
Color: Pink, Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Heavenly Inspired!
How delightful! I am so glad I found you all! I just received my BEAUTIFUL package of seeds, the packaging is beyond precious on top of safeguarding the contents!
As I am admiring the packaging I see it is Graced by a verse from Ecclesiastes, God bless you all and your company.
I am so excited to have more of these gorgeous flowers bloom in my garden, I have been stunned by their beauty & rich color! Many thanks!