Centaurea cheiranthifolia
£4.50 – £10.00
Description
Large white flowers.
Another great thistle for the alpine rock garden and containers. With deep green feathered foliage and striking white flowers on sturdy stems.
Flowers: Spring-summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 35cm
Spread: 20cm
Further information:
Trim back in late autumn when flowering has finished. New growth will appear in spring. Evergreen.
Common Name: Wild Centaurea
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Foliage: Lanceolate
Basic Colour: ( white )
Flower Colour: white
Natural Flowering: June – August
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 35cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: alkaline / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / rock garden / Mediterranean
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies
Pruning: cut back old foliage in Autumn
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: Asia
Additional information
Weight | 100 g |
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Pot Size | 1x 9cm Pot, 3x 9cm Pots, 1,4 litre Pot |
Lesley (verified owner) –
The plants were well packed and looked good when they arrived. I am looking forward to seeing the flowers in my little rockery. Sadly the slugs or snails demolished this in one night so I’m hoping it will recover. Needs protection from these pests!
Mrs W P. (verified owner) –
Not in flower but looks ready to once the growing season starts up again.
Roger Fitton (verified owner) –
Janine W. (verified owner) –
Really healthy beautiful plant, well packaged and delivered in great condition. Delighted at the choice, quality and service, thank you!
Sarah Wilson (verified owner) –
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Christopher (verified owner) –
Well packed. Healthy well rooted.
Alex Springford (verified owner) –
Colin Kitchener (verified owner) –
Good growth already. Looking forward to the flowers later.
Helen (verified owner) –
Susan (verified owner) –
Planted, growing, just waiting for the blooms later.
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Anne Bradney (verified owner) –
Not sure if it will survive. Looking a bit sickly
Tom MacLeish (verified owner) –
kim h. (verified owner) –
Lovely plants very pleased thank you
Jan Wilson (verified owner) –
Nigel Y. (verified owner) –
Excellent plant