CENTAUREA montana 'Purple Heart'

Commonly known as Mountain knapweed, Perennial cornflower

White cornflower with purple centre

Further Reading....

Centaurea - Growing Guide

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

1.5 to 2 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Deciduous - l
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple centre
White
Height - 45cm (18in)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous, mat-forming perennial. Produces flowers 5cm (2in) across
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew
Place of origin - central Europe, central Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly