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    CENTAUREA
    CENTAUREA dealbata
    CENTAUREA dealbata
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    CENTAUREA dealbata

    Commonly known as Knapweed, Mealy centaury, Persian cornflower

    (syn. Psephellus dealbatus) - large, fringed pinkish-purple flowers and deeply divided leaves
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects. Requires staking. Flower heads are good for cutting
    • Pests & Diseases
      Powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus
    • Deciduous
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial. White-centred thistle-like flowers to 4cm (1½in) across
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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