Hardheads,Knapweed. Attractive white-woolly stems with green leaves covered in white hairs underneath. Pale pink to purple flowers. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Centaurea bella
Attractive white-woolly stems with green leaves covered in white hairs underneath. Pale pink to purple flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Centaurea |
|---|---|
| Species | bella |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hardheads, Knapweed |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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