Overview
Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts' is a garden plant in the genus Centaurea, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Transcaucasus and Turkey.
About
Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts' is a Centaurea cultivar in the family Asteraceae, notable for its summer flowering from June to September. It is also known as Cornflower or Knapweed and sits within the genus Centaurea. The plant originates from the Transcaucasus and Turkey. Plan planting with its defined bloom window in mind for summer displays.
About the genus
Centaurea is a genus of over 700 species of herbaceous thistle-like flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Members of the genus are found only north of the equator, mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere; the Middle East and surrounding regions are particularly species-rich.
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In the garden
Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts' belongs to the genus Centaurea in the family Asteraceae and carries the common names Cornflower and Knapweed. Its wild origins lie in the Transcaucasus and Turkey, and it produces its flowers in the UK between June and September, a clear window for summer interest. Specific site and soil requirements for this cultivar should be confirmed with your supplier or nursery label before planting, as those details vary between Centaurea selections. Use the plant’s June–September bloom period to position it where summer flowering is wanted in the garden; this helps with seasonal planning for borders, beds or planted drifts. When trialing a new cultivar, plant a small group first to assess its timing and behaviour in your particular microclimate. Observe the plants through their first flowering season to decide whether they suit a permanent spot or should be rotated elsewhere in subsequent years. For anyone building a planting plan around summer blooms, note the predictable June to September flowering window so you can sequence adjacent plants to follow or overlap with its display.
Plant details
Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts' size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- Transcaucasus, Turkey
More in the Centaurea genus
- Centaurea 'John Coutts'
- Centaurea cyanus 'Mauve Ball'Cornflower
- Centaurea hypoleucaCornflower
- Centaurea montana 'Parham'Perennial Cornflower
- Centaurea rhaponticumCornflower
- Centaurea ruthenica
- Centaurea salonitanaCornflower
- Centaurea simplicicaulisCornflower
