Centaurea dealbata 'Steenbergii'
mealy centaury 'Steenbergii'
A clump-forming perennial to 1m tall with narrowly oval, lobed pale green leaves with whitish-grey hairs underneath. In summer, flowerheads on upright flower stems comprise a ring of dark carmine-pink, deeply-fringed outer petals surrounding a centre of white-tinged inner petals
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Growing conditions
Colour & scent
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Centaurea may be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and showy thistle-like flowers-heads, often with enlarged outer florets
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Any well-drained soil in full sun; good drought resistance. A fairly dry, poor soil is best as plants can be invasive if soil is rich and moist.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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