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Silky white, tubular petals radiate from royal purple centers. The silvery green foliage forms a dense, compact habit.
A special selection of Perennial Cornflower, forming a low mound of grey-green leaves with an early summer display of shaggy flowers. Petals are white, held together by a deep purple base for a bicolor effect. A good choice for near the front of the border, in full sun to part shade. Remove faded blooms to prevent self seeding. Plants may benefit from a hard cutting back in midsummer to rejuvenate the foliage. From Blooms of Bressingham®. USPP#18284: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Blooms late spring to early summer
12-14 Inches
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Full Sun
Grow on at 55-60° F in high light levels. Water moderately then allow soil to dry slightly in between irrigation, never leave overly wet. Centaurea have low fertilizer requirements. Plants generally finish in 6-10 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low
Plant in well draining professional potting soil keeping crown of plant at same level it was in the plug. Once potted, water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.
Easy to grow in full sun in dry soil.
We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.