About
Centaurea pulcherrima is a low-growing perennial, reaching heights of up to 25cm. It features delicate, feathery leaves in a grey-green hue. From robust, bristly buds, it produces soft-pink blooms that emerge in succession, lasting from early summer through early autumn. This plant is well-suited for alpine rock gardens or container displays.
About the genus
Centaurea includes annuals, perennials, and subshrubs, characterized by simple or pinnately lobed foliage and prominent flower heads resembling thistles, frequently featuring enlarged outer florets.
Plant details
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Native to
- Turkey, Caucasus
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in almost any well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor soils but will not tolerate waterlogging
- Pruning
- Deadhead to encourage more flowers
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating rhizomes in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and rust diseases