Annual. 65 cm tall. Beautiful mix of colors from pink, white, purple to yellow. Large and fragrant flowers.
Ideal for borders and cutting.
Also know as Centaurea moschata.
Prefers sandy, alkaline, acidic or neutral and well-drained soils.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperatures of 18ºC night/20ºC day.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 80 |
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Flower colour | Mixed |
Fragrant | Flower |
Germination (in days) | 7-14 |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Cut flower, Edges |
Seeds per gram | 220 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |