The Persian Cornflower is widely used on slopes, hillsides or rockeries. Good groundcover. Cut flower.
Evergreen up to 1m. Thick, alternate, long, dark green leaves. Flowering with a whitish center and thin pink petals.
Sowing in spring.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Groundcover, Decorative, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Restoration, Gravel Garden

| Flower colour | Pink |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
| Botanical name | Centaurea dealbata |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
| Sowing period | March, April, May, June, Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 7-14 |
| Average germination (%) | 60 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Groundcover, Decorative, Cut flower, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds, Restoration, Gravel Garden |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | Clay, Sand |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Watering | Moderate |
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