Perennial Centaury. Tiny evergreen alpine with trailing and upright stems bearing bright pink open bell-shaped flowers. Max Height 5cm to 8cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Centaurium scilloides
Tiny evergreen alpine with trailing and upright stems bearing bright pink open bell-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Centaurium |
|---|---|
| Species | scilloides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Perennial Centaury |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 5cm, 8cm |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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