Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst in Snow' 9cm Potted Plant
Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst in Snow' 9cm Potted Plant
Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst in Snow' is a captivating cultivar renowned for its enchanting and distinctive appearance. This perennial Cornflower variety boasts a striking contrast between its unique, amethyst-purple center and the pure white, starburst-like petals that surround it. 'Amethyst in Snow' brings an air of exotic elegance to gardens, making it a sought-after choice among plant enthusiasts. Its low, compact growth habit forms a charming mound of grey-green foliage, providing an attractive backdrop for the eye-catching blooms. As a member of the Centaurea Montana family, this cultivar is celebrated for both its beauty and resilience, and it flourishes in various garden settings, from the front of the border to full-sun or part-shade environments, making it a versatile and visually stunning addition to any garden landscape.
You will receive 1 x 9cm Potted Plant
Common Name | Centaurea |
Genus | Cornflower |
Plant Form | Plant |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Climate | Temperate |
Plant habitat | Moisture retentive soil |
Sunlight | Full sun / part shade |
Watering | |
Flowering period | May, June, July |
Flower Colour | White / purple |
Season of interest | Summer |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Hardiness Rating (RHS) | |
Soil type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Saline, Sand |
Soil PH | |
Size | Height:40cm, Spread: 60cm |
Awards | |
Care notes | Flowers are great for cutting. Remove faded blooms to prevent self-seeding. Plants may benefit from a hard cutting back in mid-summer to rejuvenate the foilage. A robust clump forming plant, it can be divided after 3 years. |