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This reliable herbaceous perennial will add height and interest to the back of sunny borders, attracting plenty of butterflies and bees to your garden. Lychnis chalcedonica boasts large clusters of vibrant red, star-shaped blooms which appear upon stiff, vertical stems in midsummer. This award-winning Maltese Cross thrives in boggy conditions, making a great choice for pond or stream margins and bog gardens. Height: 120cm (48). Spread: 30cm (12).