| Botanical name | Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Flowers | This plant bears brilliant scarletorange flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Maltese cross, Arkwright's campion |
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| Foliage | This plant bears bronze-green leaves. |
| Other languages | Maltese kruis (A) |
Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' (Maltese cross, Arkwright's campion)
- Botanical name: Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'
- Common name(s): Maltese cross, Arkwright's campion
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Its common name comes from its brilliant scarletorange flowers, which show up boldly against its bronze-green leaves. Dormant in winter. L. viscaria ‘Splendens’ is slightly smaller. Its carmine coloured flowers in egg-shaped spikes are attractive against the thin, grass-like leaves.
Botanical Pronunciation: LIK-niss
Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant bears brilliant scarletorange flowers.
This plant bears bronze-green leaves.
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