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Jerusalem cross

Lychnis chalcedonica

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Belonging to the Lychnis genus, Jerusalem cross has a botanical name of Lychnis chalcedonica.

Lychnis chalcedonica is a popular ornamental plant.

It is a flower that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Jerusalem cross is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.00 metres (3.25 feet).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Jerusalem cross is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Jerusalem cross have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Jerusalem cross

Full Sun
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Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Jerusalem cross is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Jerusalem cross from seed

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Jerusalem cross

Companion plants for Jerusalem cross

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Jerusalem cross so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Jerusalem cross

These plants will not grow well with Jerusalem cross so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Jerusalem cross problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Jerusalem cross plants:

Other names for Jerusalem cross

Burning love

Silene chalcedonica

Jerusalem cross care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Jerusalem cross exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Jerusalem cross to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Jerusalem cross exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Jerusalem cross grow into? Help build our wiki!
Hardiness How frost hardy is Jerusalem cross? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Jerusalem cross come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Jerusalem cross grow? 1.00 metres / 3.25 feet Mature Spread How wide does Jerusalem cross grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Jerusalem cross grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Jerusalem cross. -
Water Requirements How much water does Jerusalem cross require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Jerusalem cross need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Jerusalem cross in? Potting Mix Sun How much sunlight does Jerusalem cross need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Jerusalem cross be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Jerusalem cross? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Jerusalem cross? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Jerusalem cross? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Jerusalem cross need in order to germinate? 20°C / 68°F to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Jerusalem cross in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Jerusalem cross seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Jerusalem cross seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Jerusalem cross bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Jerusalem cross ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Jerusalem cross? Help build our wiki!

How long does Jerusalem cross take to grow?

These estimates for how long Jerusalem cross takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Jerusalem cross to germinate? 14 days Average 14 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Jerusalem cross? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Jerusalem cross is ready for harvest / bloom? + 355 days Average 355 days | Min 289 days | Max 414 days (3)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Jerusalem cross? = days

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