Orange Gnome Maltese Cross
(Lychnis x haageana 'Orange Gnome')
Add bold, fiery colour to your garden with the Orange Gnome Maltese Cross, a compact and hardy perennial known for its vibrant orange-red blooms and tidy, mounding form. This eye-catching variety lights up borders, rock gardens, and containers with its long-lasting display and strong performance in cooler climates.
Well-suited for Manitoba's variable weather, Orange Gnome thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering reliable blooms from early to mid-summer. Its compact size and upright growth make it ideal for smaller garden spaces or front-of-border plantings, while the vivid flower clusters attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
This modern twist on a heritage favourite delivers all the charm of traditional Maltese Cross with improved form and flower power—perfect for creating standout colour in Canadian perennial gardens.
Orange Gnome Maltese Cross Lychnis (1 Gallon Pot)
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Features:
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Bloom Colour: Brilliant orange-red
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Growth Habit: Compact and upright; well-branched
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
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Water Needs: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead to promote continuous flowering
Perfect For:
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Colourful borders and pollinator gardens
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Rock gardens and cottage-style plantings
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Containers and small urban spaces
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Cold-hardy perennial displays in Canadian climates
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Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds
