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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| Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
|---|---|
| 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 |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !