{"product_id":"lychnis-chalcedonica-maltese-cross","title":"Lychnis chalcedonica Maltese Cross","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eMaltese Cross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eLychnis chalcedonica ‘Maltese Cross’ is a striking, upright perennial known for its vivid clusters of scarlet-red flowers that form dense, rounded heads atop tall stems. Each individual bloom features distinctive cross-shaped petals, creating a bold and eye-catching display throughout late spring and summer. The bright flowers contrast beautifully against the plant’s mid-green, slightly hairy foliage, adding strong vertical interest to cottage-style gardens and mixed borders. Well-suited to Melbourne conditions, this hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating periods of dryness once established while benefiting from occasional watering during extended heat. It is a reliable performer that attracts pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies, and can be deadheaded to encourage prolonged flowering. Ideal for adding vibrant colour and structure, Maltese Cross also works well as a cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e*Shrub - Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eHeight: 80–120 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eWidth: 40–60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e*Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e*Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e*Flowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eBright scarlet red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e*Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e*Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e*Herbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e*Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e*Suitable for Cut Flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1485\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eSalvia\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eLavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eEchinacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eAchillea\u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eRudbeckia\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eGaura\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47762944852133,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47762944884901,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/LychnischalcedonicaMalteseCross.png?v=1777244710","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/lychnis-chalcedonica-maltese-cross","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}