Maltese cross
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
L. chalcedonica is an erect herbaceous perennial to 1m in height, with oval leaves and small, bright vermilion flowers in compact, domed heads 10-12cm in width
Scientific classification
- Species
- Maltese cross (Silene chalcedonica)
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Maltese cross
Distribution map
European Russia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Maltese cross
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Maltese cross care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering then cut down in the autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate 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.
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. May require support in windy situations
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and slugs
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