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Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Snow' (PBR)
perennial cornflower
A gorgeous, jewel of a perennial that will add a touch of elegance to any garden. This plant spreads beautifully, and is...
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Plant description
A gorgeous, jewel of a perennial that will add a touch of elegance to any garden. This plant spreads beautifully, and is characterised by its stunning, grey-green foliage that is covered in silvery hairs. From late spring to early summer, this herbaceous plant produces striking thistle-like flowers in white with purple centres, which open from scaly buds. 'Amethyst in Snow' is one of the first bi-colour cultivars and is suitable for almost any border, as well as paths and walls, or even at the edge of woodland areas.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Centaurea montana Amthyst in Snow (PBR):
Stake with brushwood or bamboo canes before the flowers appear. Cut back to the ground after flowering and you may get a second flush of flowers. Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
