Lychnis chalcedonica plants – ( Maltese Cross)

Description

Lychnis chalcedonica picture thanks for Jelitto Seeds https://www.jelitto.com

There are just a few of these  plants in 8cm pots

This is a very popular hardy and easy to grow perennial cottage border plant, which flowers the first year from seed if sown under cover in early spring. The plant bears large clusters of 5-10 cm fiery scarlet-orange flowers on tallish stalks in summer, above attractive bright green leaves. It is a good cut flower, and is an easy care, long lived plant. You can divide the plant  quite easily in spring or autumn. It is attractive to butterflies and bees, and has won the award of Garden Merit from the RHS.