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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to grow Silene chalcedonica – for a stunning perennial to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your flower beds

Bright red blooms of Silene chalcedonica plants in flower.

Silene chalcedonica is an eye-catching and standout perennial adored by gardeners and pollinators alike. Add this to your flower beds and it’ll attract a bounty of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout the summer.

Also commonly known as 'Maltese Cross', it is a dual-purpose and low-maintenance plant that is very versatile. Silene chalcedonica can thrive in many conditions and fit different garden styles, always offering a dazzling pop of scarlet-orange flowers.

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