Thompson & Morgan Lychnis Chalcedonica Seeds

Bring a burst of scarlet stars to summer gardens with Thompson & Morgan Lychnis Chalcedonica Seeds, lighting up borders and pond edges with their vibrant blooms. You'll love how clusters of striking red, star-shaped flowers rise above tall, sturdy stems from June to July, making a bold statement in any sunny or semi-shaded spot. Known as Maltese Cross, this hardy perennial thrives in damp, boggy areas and is ideal for clay soils or the edge of ponds and streams. With a packet containing around 60 seeds, you can easily start them indoors and enjoy their impressive height and spread as they mature. Each packet comes with simple growing and care instructions, so you'll find it easy to add lasting colour and structure to your outdoor space. How to grow: Sow Lychnis seed indoors from February to April. Sow seed on the surface of a good quality seed compost and gently firm down. Seal seed trays inside a plastic bag or place in a heated propagator at a temperature of 19-24C (65-75F). Do not exclude light as this helps germination, which usually takes 10-20 days. Keep the compost moist but not saturated. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When Lychnis plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors in a sunny or semi shaded position on fertile, well-drained soil that remains reliably moist in summer. Also suitable for clay soils, damp or boggy areas and planting around the edges of ponds. Seed sown in February will often flower the same year. Product specifications: Position: Full Sun Height: Up to 120cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 30cm when fully established. Supplied as 1x Lychnis chalcedonica seed packet (approx. 60 seeds). Delivered with growing and care instructions. Flowering period – June to July. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).