CENTAUREA montana 'Alba'
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CENTAUREA montana 'Alba'
Commonly known as Mountain knapweed, Perennial cornflower
Pure white flowers growing up to 45cms(18ins)
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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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White
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, mat-forming perennial. Flowers 5cm (2in) across
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Herbaceous
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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 Size45cm (18in)
60cm (24in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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