When to Plant Maltese Cross Seeds
You’ve got options! If you’re the laid-back type, toss those seeds directly in the garden in late fall, right after the first killing frost. Feeling a little more hands-on? For cooler spots, start them outdoors in spring about 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or give them a cozy start indoors after a cold stratification period (fancy talk for giving them a chill in the fridge first).
Where to Plant Maltese Cross Seeds
This flower loves the sun as much as it loves attention! Plant it in full sun for best results—if it’s stuck in the shade, it’ll go all leggy and dramatic. Choose loose, rich, well-draining soil on the drier side. Maltese Cross doesn’t do well in wet soil (think of it as a diva who hates soggy shoes).
How to Plant Maltese Cross Seeds
Maltese Cross seeds are sun worshippers even at birth—they need light to sprout, so don’t cover them up! Just sprinkle them on the soil, press down gently, and let the sun do the rest. If you’re in a mild winter area, give the seeds a quick cold stratification for 2-3 weeks before sowing to get them primed and ready.
How to Care for Maltese Cross
Once this flower’s settled in, it’s low-maintenance—just keep the weeds away so it can have the spotlight. Deadhead the spent flowers if you want it to keep blooming, or let them stay if you’re cool with natural reseeding (it’s like letting it do its own encore). In the fall, give it a nice haircut, clean up any debris, and relax. Maltese Cross will be back next season, ready to wow all over again.