Centaurea stoebe grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Centaurea also known as Spotted Knapweed, Centaurea stoebe perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 5-9.
Leaves color green in pinnate shape deeply lobed.
Centaurea stoebe flower
Flower color purple to pink or white 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 stoebe 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:
Invasive
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?
20-60 cm (8-24 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 to 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 stoebe
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