Maltese Cross flower (2)

I was interested to see a letter, illustrated by a photograph, concerning a rare plant whose flower resembles a Maltese Cross (July 8). This plant was growing in Canada, and the correspondent wondered whether it could be grown here. Some 25 years ago,...

I was interested to see a letter, illustrated by a photograph, concerning a rare plant whose flower resembles a Maltese Cross (July 8).

This plant was growing in Canada, and the correspondent wondered whether it could be grown here. Some 25 years ago, on a visit to Fort St Angelo, I was shown several of these plants flourishing in the garden. I suspect the one in Canada came from Malta, and hope it can still be found here.

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