Lychnis chalcedonica

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London pridePerennial, DeciduousFamily: Caryophyllaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

London Pride, Lychnis chalcedonica, is also known as Maltese Cross or Jerusalem Cross, owing to its cross-shaped summer blooms. Native to Russia but brought to Britain by the Knights of Malta, it’s a hardy species, bearing clusters of dazzling scarlet-orange red flowers on sturdy stems, in contrast with bright green foliage. It makes a fantastic feature in a sunny garden, where it attracts a variety of bees and butterflies. It makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Lychnis chalcedonica in full sun in moisture retentive soil. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and propagate by division in spring.

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Lychnis ‘Chalcedonica’ and wildlife

Lychnis ‘Chalcedonica’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lychnis ‘Chalcedonica’ poisonous?

Lychnis ‘Chalcedonica’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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