How to Propagate and Grow
Perennial-Centaurea

Centaurea originate from Europe and Asia and are a genus of rhizomatous or clump forming annuals.

Leaves are greyish green and lance shape, some are finely cut.

Flowers are solitary and thistle like or daisy like.

Flower colours range from white, blue, rose, yellow to purple.

Essential info

Genus: Centaurea

Family: Asteraceae/Compisitae

Species: C. dealbata

Common Names: Greater knapweed, knapweed.

Classification: Perennial.

Height: 30cm to 60cm (12inches to 24inches).

Flowering: From spring through to autumn.

Where to plant info

Centaurea are one of those gardening plants that are good to have in any planting arrangement. They perform well and not only give colour to most planting schemes but also give texture as well.

Where: Ideal for borders and as general bedding plants.

Site: Perennial-Centaurea prefer full sun, they thrive in it!

They are good as cut flowers and will enhance any flower arrangement.

Soil: Any rich and free draining soil.

Propagation Methods:

By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 68 deg F.

Time from sowing to germination: 7 - 35 days.

How to sow seeds

By division in spring or autumn.

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