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Greater knapweed
Greater knapweed
Greater knapweed
Greater knapweed
Greater knapweed
Greater knapweed

Greater knapweed

  • Product number: 580340
  • Origin: Europe
  • Latin: Centaurea scabiosa

A very rare wild plant in the Netherlands, one of the largest purple-red cornflowers. The silvery seed pods are also very decorative. You can make a beneficial tea from it. Strongly branching. Height 50 cm

Names:
Latin: Centaurea scabiosa
Dutch: Groot Centaurie
English: Greater Knapweed

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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. Move to a cooler spot after emergence. Some will germinate quickly; there will be a long germination period for stragglers.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Purplish-red flowers
  • Origin: Europe
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Butterflies
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Centaurea scabiosa
  • Dutch: Greater Knapweed
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Greater Knapweed
  • All year round

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