Maltese cross 'Carnea'
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A tall perennial to 1.2m in flower, with rough, oval-shaped basal leaves and stiff, hairy stems bearing smaller, clasping leaves. Densely-packed, domed clusters of coral pink, cross-shaped flowers with notched petals are produced at the tips of the stems in early to mid summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Maltese cross 'Carnea' (Silene chalcedonica 'Carnea')
- Genus
- Silene
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Maltese cross 'Carnea'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Maltese cross 'Carnea'
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Maltese cross 'Carnea' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowers and to control seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division of established clumps, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring. Will self-seed in place, but seedlings may vary
Growing
GrowingThrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. May need support in exposed situations, see staking: perennials
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, aphids and cuckoo spit
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