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Lychnis chalcedonica, or the Maltese Cross as it is widely known, is an ornamental flowering plant that is popular with florists across the world. It originally hails from the lands of eastern Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and China but, for nearly ten years now, this herbaceous delight has been the beloved flower of the historic English county of Bristol.
One of the country's smallest counties, having been awarded its status in 1373, has unofficially called the Maltese Cross its county flower since 2002. The wild flora conservation charity, Plantlife, held a public poll that year to determine the identity of the county flower and, of course, this colourful little number came out on top.
This vibrant flower comes in various firey shades, ranging from bright red, to orange, yellow and even white, and prefers lots of sun and well-drained soil. If conditions are right, this plant can grow to over a metre in height.
The Lychnis chalcedonica was given its nickname due to the fact that it the Maltese Cross, associated with the Order of Hospitallers, or the 'Knights of Malta'. Closely linked to a hospital in Jerusalem, this Christian order was created with the sole aim of caring for sick and poor pilgrims. The Order took the Maltese Cross as its emblem, just as the fire service in Australia does today.
Since the wildflower conservation trust announced that the lychnis was voted in as the county's popular choice, the popularity of the flower has really blossomed. It is consequently now one of the most treasured flowers bristol has blooming around its city centre, providing locals and visitors with a heightened sense of county pride, and is admired all over the British Isles.
If florists want to travel a bit further afield for flower delivery swindon in the nearby county of Wiltshire has some great arrangements on offer. The town's huge range also regularly includes the Maltese Cross, too, which shows that its popularity is not restricted to Bristol.
Closer still for flower delivery bath is another great option. The county of Somerset, in which Bath lies, is a good location for flower shows, with annual flower shows in Tickenham and Taunton popular amongst the floral fraternity.
Nowadays, the flower is just as popular as ever, being stocked by florists in bath and other neighbouring cities as its appeal spreads. The name 'Nonesuch' finally arrived in the 16th century, when Bristolians decided the vibrant red colour of the flower was 'without equal' and gave it a name to reflect that.
One of the country's smallest counties, having been awarded its status in 1373, has unofficially called the Maltese Cross its county flower since 2002. The wild flora conservation charity, Plantlife, held a public poll that year to determine the identity of the county flower and, of course, this colourful little number came out on top.
This vibrant flower comes in various firey shades, ranging from bright red, to orange, yellow and even white, and prefers lots of sun and well-drained soil. If conditions are right, this plant can grow to over a metre in height.
The Lychnis chalcedonica was given its nickname due to the fact that it the Maltese Cross, associated with the Order of Hospitallers, or the 'Knights of Malta'. Closely linked to a hospital in Jerusalem, this Christian order was created with the sole aim of caring for sick and poor pilgrims. The Order took the Maltese Cross as its emblem, just as the fire service in Australia does today.
Since the wildflower conservation trust announced that the lychnis was voted in as the county's popular choice, the popularity of the flower has really blossomed. It is consequently now one of the most treasured flowers bristol has blooming around its city centre, providing locals and visitors with a heightened sense of county pride, and is admired all over the British Isles.
If florists want to travel a bit further afield for flower delivery swindon in the nearby county of Wiltshire has some great arrangements on offer. The town's huge range also regularly includes the Maltese Cross, too, which shows that its popularity is not restricted to Bristol.
Closer still for flower delivery bath is another great option. The county of Somerset, in which Bath lies, is a good location for flower shows, with annual flower shows in Tickenham and Taunton popular amongst the floral fraternity.
Nowadays, the flower is just as popular as ever, being stocked by florists in bath and other neighbouring cities as its appeal spreads. The name 'Nonesuch' finally arrived in the 16th century, when Bristolians decided the vibrant red colour of the flower was 'without equal' and gave it a name to reflect that.
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