Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream
£15.00
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notes
With an almost thistle-like profile and attractively scaley buds, delicately cut, velvety petals radiate from a richly coloured centre in this distinctive herbaceous perennial. Cut the flower heads for striking flower arrangements and deadhead any left on the plant to encourage later flowering.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 40cm x 70cm (1ft x 2ft) over 2 - 5 years
Features
notes
With an almost thistle-like profile and attractively scaley buds, delicately cut, velvety petals radiate from a richly coloured centre in this distinctive herbaceous perennial. Cut the flower heads for striking flower arrangements and deadhead any left on the plant to encourage later flowering.
Insights
The rich colour and refined, mediaeval-looking outline make this a perfect choice for planting near or against Cotswold stone. Closely related to the native Knapweed, one of our most robust meadow flowers, C. Amethyst Dream is also highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Details
- Flowers: April - May
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial shade
Care
Deadhead to prolong flowering. May need staking. Can be invasive. Cut back in autumn
Glossary
Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream
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