Centaurea 'Pulchra Major' - 5 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Centaurea x cult. 'Pulchra Major'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * 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 position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
Cut back: September.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Centaurea 'Pulchra Major' forms ball-shaped, basket-like, pink-purple flowers from June. These grow to about 5 cm in size.

Use
Cut, solitary, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture