{"product_id":"maltese-cross-silene-chalcedonica-live-plants","title":"Maltese Cross (Silene chalcedonica) Live Plants – Bright Red Blooms – Zones 4–10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSilene chalcedonica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFiery Red Blooms Hummingbirds Visit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilene chalcedonica\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator-friendly; good cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eOrnamental Plants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pollinator-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePollinator \u0026amp; Butterfly Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck agricultural restrictions to confirm whether this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Shipping Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45°F to 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant in a 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":46430919721110,"sku":"MC-1P-25","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":46430919753878,"sku":"MC-6P-25","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Plant in a 3.25\" Pot","offer_id":46430919786646,"sku":"MC-1P-325","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Plants in 3.25\" Pots","offer_id":46430919819414,"sku":"MC-5P-325","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/maltese-cross-live-plant.png?v=1788828581","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/maltese-cross-silene-chalcedonica-live-plants","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}