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CENTAUREA 'Jordy'
Commonly known as Knapweed
Deep reddish-purple feathery flowers and silvery leaves
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Central Europe, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, central Italy -
DeciduousLance-shaped, mid-green leaves, woolly beneath, 6cm (2½in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, mat-forming perennial. Flowers 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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
45cm (18in)
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