Overview
Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia is a clump forming, spreading branched herbaceous perennial in the genus Centaurea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5, H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Centaurea genus, known for its clump-forming and spreading branched habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH, provided they are well-drained or moist but well-drained. Hardy in UK zones H5 to H7, it is suitable for coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, as well as flower borders and ground cover. It is best cultivated in fertile moist soil and can be propagated by seed or division, offering interest in summer and autumn.
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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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Centaurea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5, H7
Plant details
Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews, rust diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia?
Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia need?
Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia hardy in the UK?
Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Centaurea phrygia subsp. pseudophrygia?
Seed, Division.
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- Centaurea hypoleucaCornflower
- Centaurea hypoleuca 'John Coutts'Cornflower
- Centaurea montana 'Parham'Perennial Cornflower
- Centaurea rhaponticumCornflower
- Centaurea ruthenica
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