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Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream

Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream
Perennial Cornflower, Great Blue-bottle, Mountain Bluet, Mountain Centaury

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Neck received in perfect condition I went straight to pick up the parcel as soon as it arrived at the collection point so that the young plants wouldn't suffer too much. Carefully packaged Young plants in bud or already starting to emerge after a week. Just need to see if they withstand the frost well this winter and I will be delighted.

Delphine, 22/04/2022

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Value-for-money
Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream, a jewel with violet purple flowers.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, August to October
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Description

The perennial cornflower, an excellent hardy perennial plant, needs no introduction. It grows everywhere, in both heavy and light soils, in sun or shade. Out of fashion for a while, cornflowers are making a comeback with new colours. Be careful, you might fall in love!

The Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' has large deep purple flowers with wide heads, carried on stiff stems.

This variety pairs perfectly with dark-leaved heucheras and provides a striking contrast with golden-leaved Carex.

Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream in pictures

Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream (Flowering) Flowering
Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Centaurea

Species

montana

Cultivar

Amethyst Dream

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Perennial Cornflower, Great Blue-bottle, Mountain Bluet, Mountain Centaury

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference79132

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Planting and care

Plant Centaurea montana 'Amethyst Dream' in a light or well-draining soil, in full sun or partial shade. It tolerates heavy and moist soils but prefers rocky soils. Water it generously when planting and maintain regular watering during the first 8 weeks. After flowering, cut back the flower stalks to the ground, allowing for a second flowering in late summer.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the withered stems in summer to induce a second flowering in late summer.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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