Maltese Cross Maltese cross has bright scarlet flowers and is easy to grow. The plant grows best in full sun and in any good List of files and visuals associated with this text. The blooming period is extended if faded flowers are removed. Lychnis is short-lived in poorly drained soil.
Heights range from two and a half to three and a half feet.
Double flowered varieties are propagated by division. Propagation is by seed or division. Division is done in spring or fall. Seed is started in the spring. Visuals associated with this text.