General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Silene chalcedonica
  • Common Names- Maltese Cross
  • Spread- 9-30 inches**
  • Height- 24-48 inches**
  • Average Production- 6-12 flowers per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 160-182 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained, moist soil
  • Soil pH- 5.5-7.5
  • Soil Moisture- 10%
  • Soil temperature- 21°C
  • Climate temperature- 15-32°C
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun/Partial Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring

Tips to Grow Maltese Cross

  1. Arrange good quality Maltese Cross seed.
  2. The soil should be well-drained, moist. If your growing area is compacted, add compost mixed with peat to amend the soil and allow for proper drainage.
  3. Sow them directly into the ground or start them indoors in containers.
  4. Sow seeds directly into your garden in late spring, covering them with 1/8 inch of soil. Seeds germinate in two to three weeks.
  5. Once seedlings sprout, transplant them outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
  6. Prune dead flowers and leaves in late fall to help them grow back nicely in the spring.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers