Centaurea macrocephala

Sowing method: May-July, cover with a thin layer of soil. Optimal germination temperature 20° C. Cover the sown seeds with a (fleece) cloth to prevent drying out. Place in a cooler spot after emergence. Some will germinate quickly; there's a long germination trajectory for latecomers.

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Sowing/planting time:

• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun

• Flower colour: Bronze-brown flower base with dark yellow flower head
• Origin: Southern Europe
• Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Centaurea macrocephala
• Dutch: Yellow Cornflower
• Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
• English: Bighead Knapweed

• All year round