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Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora (White Maltese cross)
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora
Other names
White Maltese cross, White meadow campion, Lychnis chalcedonica 'Alba'
Genus
Lychnis Lychnis
Species
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
Habit
Erect
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora (White Maltese cross) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. The plant may need supporting.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora
Other names
White Maltese cross, White meadow campion, Lychnis chalcedonica 'Alba'
Genus
Lychnis Lychnis
Species
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.
Native to
Russia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Lychnis chalcedonica var. albiflora (White Maltese cross) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. The plant may need supporting.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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