Mountain Cornflower (Centaurea montana) seeds
- Carefree wild shrub with finely scenting, delicate, pink blossoms.
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: CEN02 GTIN: 4251420519160
Description
Wild, perennial beauty for a semi-shaded spot in a natural garden. The striking, unique blue flowers are a wonderful eye-catcher in the garden. The perennial becomes more lush and beautiful each year as it spreads via rhizomes, forming small colonies. A severe pruning after the flowering period encourages a second bloom. The flowers are very durable as cut flowers. They should be cut in the morning while still closed to enjoy them for a long time.
The flowers of the mountain cornflower also known as perennial cornflower are a magnet for many insects such as bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Additionally, their seed heads provide a good food source for birds in the autumn.
The flowers of the mountain cornflower also known as perennial cornflower are a magnet for many insects such as bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Additionally, their seed heads provide a good food source for birds in the autumn.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Herbaceous plant |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Species | Asteraceae |
| Region of origin | Eastern Europe, Southern Europe |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, May |
| Root system | Rhizome, Runners |
| Winter hardiness zones | 5 (-30 bis -23 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 10-18°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Dry, Free-draining, Fresh, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Shade |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial flowering plant. Pre-culture in house from March. Direct sowing outdoors possible from mid-April. Light germinator, just sprinkle the seeds on the substrate and press lightly. Germinates well at temperatures between +12-18°C within 14 days. Loves sunny to semi-shady locations.
Other names
Botanical name: Cyanus montanus, Centaurea montana
German: Berg-Flockenblume, Waldkornblume, Waldhühnlein, Bismachütz, Trommaschligel
English: Mountain cornflower, Bachelor's button, Montane knapweed, Mountain bluet, Perennial cornflower
French: Centaurée des montagnes, Bleuet des montagnes, Bleuet vivace, Barbeau des montagnes, Bleuet de montagne, Jacée de montagne, Jacée des montagnes
Italian: Fiordaliso montano
Spanish: Centaura de las montañas
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