Maltese Cross (Silene chalcedonica) Live Plants
Maltese Cross (Silene chalcedonica) Live Plants
Scientific name: Silene chalcedonica
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Silene chalcedonica, the Maltese Cross, is a classic cottage garden perennial prized for vivid scarlet-red flower clusters in summer. The cross-shaped individual flowers give the plant its common name, and the bold color makes it a standout in borders and cutting gardens. Hummingbirds and other pollinators may visit the flowers, which also make excellent cut flowers.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Hardiness zones: 4–10
- Mature height: ~3 feet
- Bloom time: Summer
- Garden value: Pollinator-friendly; good cut flower
What You’ll Receive
First-year plants in 2.5" or 3.25" pots, ~3"+ tall at shipping. Select your size and quantity above. The mature plants shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships.
Arrival Support
Unpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.
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Shipping
Orders generally ship within 1 business day. Preorders and seasonal items ship according to the timing listed in the product description or selected option. Extreme heat or cold may delay shipment.
Plants are carefully packed and shipped from Maryland. Shipping is subject to weather conditions and agricultural restrictions at the destination.
California shipping: Plants ship bare-root only, with all soil and growing media removed, when suitable for the plant and season. Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and destination requirements.
We cannot ship plants in soil to Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi. Bare-root plants may be shipped to these states, subject to applicable agricultural restrictions.
Shipping temperatures: The ideal temperature range for shipping plants is 40°F–85°F. Outside this range, plants can freeze or overheat in transit, whether near your destination or along the shipping route. Temperature extremes are the leading cause of plant losses during shipping. We take precautions on our end, but if you expect extreme heat or cold in your area, please ask us to hold your shipment until conditions improve.