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Centaurea (Cornflower) dealbata
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Centaurea (Cornflower) dealbata
Hardy Perennial
- Flowers: June to July
- Position: Full sun
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Children, Cut Flower
Description
An attractive clump forming lavender pink cornflower, with the unusual characteristic of being perennial and flowering in the first year. Easy to grow. Adding height and interest to borders, as well as making a superb border cut flower. Height 60-75cm (24-30in).
First Year Flowering Perennial, flowering in June/July.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | January-March or September-November. |
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Sow seed on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed or multipurpose compost, then lightly cover the seed with fine grade vermiculite. Place container in a heated propagator, or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 15-20C (59-68F}. Germination can take 1-3 months. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 45-60cm (18-24in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Overwinter September sowings in a coldframe and plant out the following spring.