Centaurea pulcherrima - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aetheoppaus pulcherrimus.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Growth habit
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Centaurea pulcherrima forms cup-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Cutting, solitary, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden