Centaurea dealbata grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Centaurea also known as Persian cornflower, Centaurea dealbata perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-9.
Leaves color green in lanceolate shape.
Centaurea dealbata flower
Flower color purple or pink, the flowers petals like little horns base that divide several needle shape, the petals “sit” on green “ball” with spines on it.
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How to grow Centaurea dealbata growing and care:
Drained soil, moist soil, cool winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines on the flowers
Recommended planting season?
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Powdery mildew, aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Prune dead leaves and flowers
Size of the plant?
30-70 cm (12-28 inches)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Purple or pink flowers petals like little horns base that divide several needle shape, the petals “sit” on green “ball” with spines on it.
Scientific name:
Centaurea dealbata
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