Lychnis 'Petite Jenny' - Maltese Cross
🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Maltese Cross
Cultivar: 'Petite Jenny'
Flower color: Soft pink
Mature height: 30 to 40 cm
Mature width: 25 to 30 cm
Habit: Compact, bushy
Flowering period: June to August
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, light
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good once established
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Very easy to grow. Deadhead regularly to extend summer blooming and encourage new flower production.
Apply a light mulch at the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Light fertilization in spring promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

