Go Back Maltese Cross Red Rocket

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:55 PM

Lychnis chalcedonica

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Dense, terminal clusters of bright red, Maltese Cross shaped flowers. Blooms all summer. This rocket red flower is an eye-catcher in summer and it thrives in very well-drained soil and full sun. It's name comes from its Asian ancestry but it is at home in any perennial garden.

    Plant Availability

     Maltese Cross Red Rocket is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    Red

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    15 in.

    Good Companions

    Grow a red, white and blue garden with 'Blue Flax', Annual 'Baby's Breath' for summer. Add 'Five-Spot', 'Baby Blue Eyes' and 'Scarlet Flax' for a spring show first.

    Plant Height

    24-36 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs, well-drained soil.

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Large borders, Mass plant, Cut flowers

    Bloom Time

    Summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

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