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

Centaurea montana 'Alba'

Common Name: 'Perennial cornflower'

Much more compact than the more familiar blue variety. Mats of undivided grey-green leaves, and woolly stems bearing white flower-heads which may be tinged pink in late spring and early summer. May-Jul. H50cm S60cm.

Care Instructions

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Cut it back after flowering 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 well-drained soil
  • White flowers
  • Good for summer
Plant No: 628

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