• Image of Lychnis arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'|Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC|JLBG

    Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC

1 2

Lychnis arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'

Maltese Cross

This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.

Shop Available Lychnis
Write a review
| Ask a Question

Item #: 2807

Zones: 5a to 8b, guessing

Dormancy: Winter

Height: 15" tall

Culture: Sun to Light Shade

Origin: Hybrid

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


After enjoying L. 'Vesuvius' for years in our garden, it's time to share. This splendid maltese cross is a seed strain developed from crossing a number of Asian species including L. chalcedonica, L. fulgens, and L. sieboldii. The attractive basal foliage is a dark purple green. In late spring (May in NC), the 1' tall stalks develop into a showstopping display of 1" pinwheel shaped salmon to orange flowers... each seedling is slightly different. If you're an orange sort of person, or just enjoy shocking visitors... this stunner is for you!