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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.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Baskets & Containers

| Flower colour | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | Summer |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Botanical name | Centaurea imperialis |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Sowing period | Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 7-14 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 220 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cut flower, Baskets & Containers |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
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Our nursery has been flooded
Storm water has reached the nursery and we will not be able to ship orders for at least a week. We do not expect to resume dispatch before Monday 26 October.
The shop is still open and you can keep ordering, but your order will not leave until then. We will post an update here as soon as we are shipping again.
Thank you for your patience.