Maltese cross

How to Grow and Care for Maltese cross

Maltese cross · Silene chalcedonica
Also known as: common rose campion; Constantinople campion; cross of Jerusalem; fireball; flower of Bristow; flower of Constantinople; gardener's delight; gardener's eye; great candlestick; Jerusalem cross; knight's cross; London pride; meadow campion; none-such; red Robin; scarlet lightning; scarlet lychnis; tears of Christ

Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. May require support in windy situations

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Maltese cross

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Chalk · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. May require support in windy situations

How to Water Maltese cross?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Maltese cross?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Maltese cross?

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What Soil Is Best for Maltese cross?

Soil type
Clay · Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Maltese cross?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Maltese cross?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Maltese cross?

Deadhead to prolong flowering then cut down in the autumn

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How to Propagate Maltese cross?

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in spring. Propagate by division or basal cuttings in early spring.

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How to Transplant Maltese cross?

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How to Care for Maltese cross in Winter?

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How to Plant Maltese cross?

Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. May require support in windy situations

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How to Repot Maltese cross?

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How to Harvest Maltese cross?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and slugs

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The Toxicity of Maltese cross

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Attributes of Maltese cross

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEuropean Russia

Scientific Classification

Species
Silene chalcedonica
Genus
Silene
Family
Caryophyllaceae
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