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

Centaurea montana

Common Name: 'Perennial cornflower'

This well-known knapweed is tough, easy and spreading. Mounds of greyish-green leaves produce blue flower-heads 5cm across, reddish in the centre, from late spring to summer. May-Jul. H50cm S90cm.

£10.00

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Care Instructions

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerant of poor soil. Cut it back after flowering to replenish the foliage and encourage more blooms later in the year.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for pollinators
  • Good for seaside
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Blue flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 30cm to 60cm
  • Ground Cover
Plant No: 627

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