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Burning Love (Lychnis chalcedonica)
Botanical Name: Lychnis chalcedonica
Type: Hardy Perennial

Burning Love lives up to its name with fiery, scarlet-red flower clusters that blaze atop tall, upright stems throughout summer. This bold perennial creates a striking vertical accent in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and wildflower-style plantings. Long-lived and low-maintenance, it thrives in a sunny position and is highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Also known as Maltese Cross or Jerusalem Cross, it brings timeless charm and vibrant colour year after year.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 80–100cm
Spread: 30–45cm
Flowers: June – August
Position: Full sun; well-drained soil
Lifespan: Long-lived; easy to divide after a few years

Growing Information

Sow: April - May / September - October
Germination: 14–28 days at 18–21°C
Transplant: Harden off and plant out after frost
Spacing: 30–40cm apart
Care: Cut back after flowering to encourage bushier growth; divide clumps every 3–4 years

Why You’ll Love It

Striking scarlet blooms in dense, domed clusters
Hardy and reliable – comes back stronger each year
Loved by pollinators
Great for cutting and bold border impact

Top Tip

For a longer flowering period, deadhead regularly or cut back after blooming to encourage fresh growth and possible second flush.

Perfect For

Cottage & wildlife gardens
Bold perennial borders
Pollinator-friendly planting
Low-maintenance colour

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