Centaurea gymnocarpa growing herbaceous of the genus Centaurea also known as Velvet Centaurea, Centaurea gymnocarpa perennial evergreen used as ornamental ground cover plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-11a.
Leaves color gray in pinnate shape deeply lobed.
Centaurea gymnocarpa flower
Flower color purple 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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Requirements for Centaurea gymnocarpa 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?
20-120 cm (12-48 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 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 flowers petals like little horns base that divide several needle shape, the petals “sit” on green “ball” with spines on it.
Scientific name:
Centaurea gymnocarpa