• Eventual Height: 1.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 60cm

Knapweed

Centaurea macrocephala

available within 2 weeks size: 2 litre pot

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  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: July and August
  • Flower colour: golden yellow
  • Other features: the flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    Spectacular, golden-yellow thistle like flowers on stiff stems in mid- and late summer and lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. This bold plant is ideal for providing vertical interest in a sunny, well-drained herbaceous border. Best on poor soil, the dried seed heads are excellent for use in flower arrangements.

  • Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps every three years in spring.