Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Centaurea cana

Common Name: 'Knapweed'

Pink cornflower-like blooms are produced on a spreading hummock of greyish foliage in mid-summer. Jun-Aug. H20cm S45cm.

Care Instructions

It is easy to grow in a well-drained soil in full sun. It benefits from being cut back to the ground after flowering. This plant spreads widely and is good for combining with larger alpines or smaller herbaceous plants. 

  • Alpines
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for seaside
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Pink flowers
  • Good for summer
Plant No: 625

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871