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Centaurea 'Amethyst in Snow' is the first bicolour of its species! This unique and exciting bloom are sure to cause a stir in your spring and summer garden. This Perennial Cornflower boasts mauve-purple flower heads, surrounded by a ring of dazzling white snowy petals. The grey green foliage has a low spreading habit that forms a wide mound. Flowers are held on upright stems and act as magnet for pollinators, returning year after year!
Please note herbaceous plants naturally die-back during the colder months. We always ensure plants have at least some growth during this time, however when buying during October through to March, the growth may be minimal and there may be blemishes from winter cold.
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Perennial Cornflower |
|---|---|
| Genus | Centaurea |
| Exposure | Exposed, Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 50cm |
| Spread (Max.) | 60cm |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Colour | Purple, White |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Grey-green, Silver |
| Planting | Grow in full sun or part shade in moist but well-drained soil. May need staking. Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils. Deadhead regularly |
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4L, 2L & 1L refer to pot volume in litres. 9cm, 7cm & 5cm refer to pot diameter. These are common terms used in plant retail to indicate the size of a plant root system. Leaf & stem growth on plants varies widely by variety and time of year. Usually, 1L/2L/4L plants can be anywhere between 20-60cm tall & 5/7/9cm plants will be around 10-30cm tall. However, this may be less if the plant is naturally low growing or if it is a herbaceous plant in winter.
Plug plants are small plants grown from seeds or cuttings in cell trays. Their root systems start from about 1cm and the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are usually around 4cm. Plug plants can be great value to buy but they will need some extra care to get them started. We recommend planting each plug plant into its own 7 or 9cm pot (about the size of a standard mug), NOT directly into open ground or large pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.