{"product_id":"lychnis-chalcedonica-maltese-cross-seeds","title":"Maltese Cross - 1100 seeds (Lychnis Chalcedonica)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eMaltese Cross Seeds (Lychnis chalcedonica)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eA striking perennial, \u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eMaltese Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e produces vibrant clusters of bright red, star-shaped flowers atop tall, sturdy stems. Hardy and long-flowering, this plant adds dramatic vertical color to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes from early to mid-summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eEye-catching star-shaped red blooms in dense clusters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"575\"\u003eTall, hardy stems provide dramatic vertical interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eAttracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinator gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eLychnis chalcedonica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eHardy perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eHeight: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eBloom time: Early to mid-summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eGarden borders and cottage-style plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"899\"\u003ePollinator-friendly and wildlife gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eAdding vertical color to mixed perennial beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eSow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eCover lightly with soil and keep moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eGermination: 14–28 days at 15–20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eTransplant seedlings 30–40 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eFlowers in the first or second season after sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51401597452626,"sku":"4110 - seeds","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/4110.jpg?v=1756377352","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/lychnis-chalcedonica-maltese-cross-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}