Centaurea bella - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Knapweed (Centaurea bella) is an upright, cushion-forming perennial that produces pink, basket-shaped flowers from June to August. Its pinnate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Knapweed makes no particular demands on the soil. The Knapweed is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Knapweed are grey-green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Knapweed has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Knapweed sets beautiful accents together with: Mountain savoury, knotted grass lily.

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Centaurea bella forms basket-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Cut, solitary, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture