Centaurea montana
Centaurea montana is a hardy, long-lived perennial producing striking cool purple to blue flowers from spring into early summer. The distinctive fringed blooms stand above attractive grey-green foliage, bringing vibrant colour and texture to borders.
Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, this reliable variety returns year after year. It is perfect for patio pots, cottage-style borders and wildlife-friendly planting, providing an important early nectar source for bees.
- Striking purple to blue flowers from spring into summer
- Excellent cut flower
- Highly attractive to bees and pollinators
- Hardy and easy to grow
- Drought tolerant once established
- Height 45cm - Spread 65cm
Perennial Cornflower
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EAN code5051424014857
- Pot Size3L (19cm)
- AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees, Attractive to Butterflies & Moths
- Flower ColourPurple, White
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthApril, May, June, July, August
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height45cm
- Spread65cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Cut Flowers, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesDrought Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Some Resistance to Rabbits & Deer
- SunlightFull Sun
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