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.

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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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