Centaurea dealbata
mealy centaury
A clump-forming perennial to 1m tall with narrowly oval, lobed leaves with whitish hairs underneath. In summer, lilac-pink flowers are carried on upright flower stems and comprise a ring of deeply-fringed outer petals surrounding a centre of paler inner petals
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Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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| Summer | ||||
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Centaurea may be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and showy thistle-like flowers-heads, often with enlarged outer florets
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moist but well-drained, nutrient-poor soil in full sun. May need staking
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, and cut back in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Powdery Milldew may be a problem
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