Centaurium littorale, commonly known as seaside centaury or canri goch arfor, is an upright herbaceous plant in the Gentianaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for wildlife gardens, meadows, and borders, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.

Seaside centaury (Centaurium littorale) thrives in full sun, hardy to H5, ideal for wildlife gardens and borders with spring to summer blooms.

Centaurium littorale

Centaurium somedanum is an upright herbaceous cultivar of the Centaurium genus, belonging to the Gentianaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for wildlife gardens, meadows, and borders. It is best appreciated during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.

Centaurium somedanum thrives in full sun, is RHS H5 hardy, and adds spring to summer interest in wildlife gardens, meadows, and borders.