{"product_id":"maltese-cross","title":"Maltese Cross (Jerusalem Cross) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaltese Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e is a robust and remarkable perennial, recognized for its vibrant bright red flowers and upright, vigorous habit. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, it can reach up to 90 cm in height and produces long-lasting flowers, perfect for cutting. Once established, it readily self-seeds and adapts to various conditions, including dry soils. Highly attractive to pollinators, it draws in bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to grow Maltese Cross?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt thrives in zones 3 to 9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but also tolerates partial shade. It is perfectly suited for country-style gardens, perennial borders, and wildflower meadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and traditional uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Eastern Europe and parts of Asia, Maltese Cross (also known as Jerusalem Cross or \"Burning Love\") has long been cultivated for its ornamental value. It holds a prominent place in traditional gardens as well as modern pollinator-friendly landscapes, thanks to its vibrant bloom and great hardiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in fall or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors then transplant once all risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest Maltese Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3 mm (1\/8 inch) deep directly in the ground or in trays; space plants 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist during establishment; tolerates drought well once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the blooming period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems early in the morning for use as cut flowers; remove lower leaves before placing in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Seed Saving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let seed heads dry completely on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut dry heads then shake or rub to release seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread seeds for complete drying and remove plant debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place, in a labeled paper envelope or airtight container. Seeds remain viable for 3 to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Certificate #1962)**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644646187376,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-027","price":16.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Maltese_Cross.jpg?v=1776549602","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-sa\/products\/maltese-cross","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}