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perennial cornflower 'Amethyst in Snow'

Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Centaurea
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Amethyst in Snow' is a spreading, herbaceous perennial with grey-green foliage covered in silvery hairs. The thistle-like flowers, white with purple centres, open from scaly buds in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. May need staking

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering, and cut back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerRock Garden

Planting Places

ConservatoryIndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years