Hardheads,Knapweed. Dense mat-forming perennial with hairy, mid-green leaves. Elongated buds covered in white-tipped bracts, open to silvery rose-pink flowerheads. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Centaurea simplicicaulis
Dense mat-forming perennial with hairy, mid-green leaves. Elongated buds covered in white-tipped bracts, open to silvery rose-pink flowerheads.
Additional information
| Generic | Centaurea |
|---|---|
| Species | simplicicaulis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hardheads, Knapweed |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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