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Maltese cross (Catchfly), Campion (biennial to perennial)
Lychnis coronaria
This very branchy plant has grey-felted leaves and stalks. They make you want to reach out and touch the texture like a teddy bear. The Bright purple flowers bloom from July until autumn. It is a very beautiful ornamental plant. Height reaches 60 cm.
Growing instructions
Sow from June to July in planting trays. Transfer seedlings to larger pots once, then transplant into the field in the fall at a distance of 30 ✕ 30 cm in a sunny place. Flowers from the second year after planting.
Growing calendar
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Height
60
cm
Planting distance
30
x
30
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Germination duration
18
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types
Frost resistant