Centaurea montana 'Purpurea'
(Perennial cornflower)
The fringed, rosy-purple petals of this form large flat wheels on short, strong stems. These rise from a clump of long, oval leaves in spring, a time that is ideal for providing food for early rising bees.
The fringed, rosy-purple petals of this form large flat wheels on short, strong stems. These rise from a clump of long, oval leaves in spring, a time that is ideal for providing food for early rising bees.
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Mounding plant
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Colour: Purple
Flowers: April, May, and June
Height x Spread: 45cm x 45cm
Soil: Well-drained
How Much Sun: Sun/Partial Shade
Hardy to -10 degrees and more, the leaves remain throughout the year with new ones replacing older leaves in spring. Cut back in spring to tidy up the plant. Needs a well-drained soil that does not dry out, but is not too wet. May suffer from mildew in warm summers, if so remove the leaves to promote fresh growth.
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