Silene chalcedonica 'Dawn Sky'

Also Known As

Lychnis chalcedonica v. carnea 'Dawn Sky'
Dawn Sky Maltese Cross

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Silene chalcedonica 'Dawn Sky' plant details

Silene chalcedonica 'Dawn Sky' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer apricot and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Silene chalcedonica 'Dawn Sky'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and pink blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Silene chalcedonica 'Dawn Sky'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Apricot pink flower heads composed of clusters of dainty florets bloom in early to mid-summer, keeping company with lavender blue campanulas and larkspurs and scarlet Maltese Cross. A rare heirloom, given old names such as Nonesuch and Mock Sweet William, it is a hardy survivor in cottage gardens. Easy and pest free, grow in masses for the best show. This could be the 'pale red' variation of the traditional bright scarlet Maltese Cross that was mentioned in Curtis's Botanical Magazine in 1794.