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Maltese Cross

Silene chalcedonica

Price: $2.75

SKU: 1000281

Maltese Cross is a striking garden perennial that produces large clusters of flaming red, rose or salmon-rose blossoms from June through August. Plants are very popular with Swallowtail butterflies and tolerate full to part sun and dry to moderate moisture. Growing 24-36 inches tall, plants may need staking while in bloom. Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for reliable performance in the garden.
Each packet contains 0.25 grams, which is approximately 500 seeds. 
Planting Instructions

Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in the spring. Cover then lightly with soil and then keep them moist the seeds germinate. Maltese Cross prefers consistently moist soil once transplanted outdoors. It's an excellent cut flower, and cutting and deadheading will prolong its bloom period.

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