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Beginner
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0.6m
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1m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Centaurea dealbata
Other names: Mealy centaury
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Genus: Centaurea
Species: C. dealbata - C. dealbata is an upright herbaceous perennial with divided silvery-green ovate leaves. In summer, it bears lilac flowers with pale centres and fringed petals.
Centaurea dealbata is: Deciduous
Flower: Lilac in Summer
Foliage: Green, Silvery-grey in Summer
Habit: Upright
Centaurea dealbata (Mealy centaury) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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