Stemmacantha centauroides

(Knapweed)

Strong, upright stems are topped with fluffy, ball like lilac flowers (larger than a golf ball, smaller than a tennis ball). These sit on a goblet of papery soft brown bracts. At the base and partway up the stems long, serrated silvery leaves provide added interest. I absolutely love this plant, but many may find it a bit odd. A must for anyone who likes the unusual. Originally listed under Centaurea 'Pulchra Major' but now seems to...

Strong, upright stems are topped with fluffy, ball like lilac flowers (larger than a golf ball, smaller than a tennis ball). These sit on a goblet of papery soft brown bracts. At the base and partway up the stems long, serrated silvery leaves provide added interest. I absolutely love this plant, but many may find it a bit odd. A must for anyone who likes the unusual. Originally listed under Centaurea 'Pulchra Major' but now seems to have gain yet another title; Rhaponticum! 

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Info

Colour: Lilac
Flowers: July and August
Height x Spread: 90cm x 70cm
Soil: Well-drained
Planting position: Sun/Partial Shade
Wildlife Friendly
Upright plant
Hardy to -10 degrees and more, the foliage dies back in autumn and emerges again in spring. Cut back any old foliage before new shoots start. Can be fussy and slow to establish. I have found it can be difficult to establish in some soil, but it has grown wonderfully in a poor, sandy very well drained soil and in our peat-free compost. Worth a go anywhere though.

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