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Beginner
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0.5m
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1m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Lychnis chalcedonica
Other names: Maltese cross, Scarlet lightning, Scarlet lychnis, Tears of Christ, Meadow campion, None-such, Red robin, Great candlestick, Knight's cross, London pride, Flower of Constantinople, Gardener's delight, Gardener's eye, Cross of Jerusalem, Fireball, Flower of Bristow, Jerusalem cross, Common rose campion, Constantinople campion
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Genus: Lychnis
Species: L. chalcedonica - L. chalcedonica is a herbaceous perennial, producing upright stems of bright red flowers in summer.
Lychnis chalcedonica is: Deciduous
Flower: Orange, Red in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Verbena bonariensis (Purple top), Duranta erecta (Golden dewdrop), Verbena hastata f. rosea 'Pink Spires' (Pink vervain 'Pink Spires'), Verbena hastata 'Blue Spires' (Verbena 'Blue Spires'), Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop' (Purple top 'Lollipop')
Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese cross) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. The plant may need supporting.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
dave lawrence
had a few plug plants delivered potted them into 3" pot taken well kept moist question being is they seem a little leggy at what point do i re-pot them on i'm just not sure height wise they are twice the height of the pot and turn like a very pale green should i pott them on peps ? many thanks for any advise
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- Posted: Wed. 28th March 2012 20:31
- Last reply: Thu. 5th April 2012 17:41
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