Silene coronaria - Maltese cros
This easy-to-grow, hardy perennial produces beautiful, compact plants that flower abundantly from June to September. Its single, bright magenta-red flowers, 2 to 3 cm in diameter, bloom on silvery-gray foliage and stems.
in nurseries, in the ground
Sow under cover, in trays or pots, in a not too rich substrate and lightly press down. Transplant seedlings in the garden, 30 cm apart in all directions, from April onwards. For sowing in the open ground, spade, rake and level the plot, then broadcast, press lightly and keep moist. Seeds need light to germinate!
Very easy to grow, the garden poppy requires no particular maintenance, apart from light pruning according to individual affinities and regular trimming of spent flowers.
March, April
May, June, July, August, September
in the ground, in pot
sunny, semi-shade
medium
all floor types
light, drained, fees
Lychnis coronaria
early
100 seeds
From 30 to 40 cm
Pink, Red
From 50 to 90 cm
