Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora
White Maltese cross, White meadow campion, Lychnis chalcedonica 'Alba'
Lychnis Lychnis
L. chalcedonica var. albiflora - L. chalcedonica var. albiflora is an erect, deciduous perennial with hairy stems bearing ovate, mid-green leaves and, in summer, spherical or domes cymes of star-shaped, white flowers with notched petals.
Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora is: Deciduous
Erect
White in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally disease-free.
Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora (White Maltese cross) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Wildlife
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. The plant may need supporting.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora
White Maltese cross, White meadow campion, Lychnis chalcedonica 'Alba'
Lychnis Lychnis
L. chalcedonica var. albiflora - L. chalcedonica var. albiflora is an erect, deciduous perennial with hairy stems bearing ovate, mid-green leaves and, in summer, spherical or domes cymes of star-shaped, white flowers with notched petals.
Russia
Deciduous
Erect
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White in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally disease-free.
Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora (White Maltese cross) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Wildlife
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. The plant may need supporting.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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