Centaurea atropurpurea - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Centaurea calocephala.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Centaurea atropurpurea forms basket-shaped, purple-red flowers from July.

Use
Cut, woodland edge, herbaceous border