Lychnis chalcedonica AGM

(Maltese Cross) (London Pride)  AGM 

A hardy little fellow, being native to Russia and introduced to Britain by the Knights of Malta (hence the name).  Many individual bright scarlet orange red flowers shaped like a cross appear in summer making dense flower heads which are possibly the brightest scarlet herbaceous plant we have!  A real must for much more that just a splash of colour.  Attractive to bees and butterflies.  Prefers well-drained soil in sun.  Height 90cm (36”).  Spread 60cm (24“).  Hardy perennial.   

P.S.  Named London Pride after Mr London, a Royal Gardener who raised the plant.

• Flower Colour: Orange
• Aspect: Full Sun
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Hardiness: Hardy Perennial
• Height: 90cm (36")
• Spread: 60cm (24")
• Delivery: May onwards
• Other: Bees And Butterflies
• Other: Drought Tolerant
• Other: Suitable for Container
• Quantity: 1 plant in 7cm pot