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CENTAUREA 'Silver Feather'
Commonly known as Knapweed
Compact. Lilac-pink cornflowers above frosted silver foliage
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousFinely divided foliage
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Silver
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialUpright to mound-forming perennial. Flowers to 5cm (2in) across
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Deeply divided leaves and flowers to 5cm (2in) across
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
60cm (24in)
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Centaurea - Growing Guide
