Centaurea imperialis 'Mixed'

  • Product number: 512400
  • Origin: Central and Southern Europe
  • Latin: Centaurea imperialis, also known as Amberboa moschata (new name!)

Wonderfully fragrant flowers! Finely radiated petals with a silky sheen. The colour mixture consists of white, lavender, lilac, and pink hues. Blooms on 60-70 cm high stems.

Names:
Latin: Centaurea imperialis, or also Amberboa moschata (new name!)
Dutch: Keizerskorenbloem
Also known as: Amberboa moschata
English: Sweet Sultan

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Sowing method: April-June at destination or in trays. An easily germinating plant with fine seeds. Mix the seed with fine, dry silver sand for good distribution. Rake in the seed and keep the soil moist (cover with a cloth or sack).

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: White, lavender, lilac, and pink hues
  • Origin: Central and Southern Europe
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Centaurea imperialis, also known as Amberboa moschata (new name!)
  • Dutch: Cornflower
  • Also known as: Amberboa moschata
  • English: Sweet Sultan
  • All year round

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