FREE: MALTESE CROSS SEEDS 100+

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Maltese Cross seeeds 100+ (Because these seeds are so tiny I will not be counting them but be assured you will get plenty enough to ensure a nice amount of positive germination)

Sow seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Some sites suggest to refridgerate seeds for two weeks before planting. I did not do this the first time and they didn't come up until the following summer after seeds spend a winter in the ground.
Use well-draining starter soil. Sow the Lychnis seeds on the surface, lightly covered. Keep seed continuously moist until germination. Some gardeners will cover with plastic wrap to keep humidity high. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost and when seedlings are 2 inches tall. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong blooming season. Red Maltese Cross flowers may bloom the first year from flower seed if started early indoors

Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to 10b

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Bloom Color:
Red
Red-Orange

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds