greater knapweed

How to Grow and Care for greater knapweed

greater knapweed · Centaurea scabiosa
Also known as: black top

Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position. Especially tolerant of dry alkaline soils

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing greater knapweed

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position. Especially tolerant of dry alkaline soils

How to Water greater knapweed?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for greater knapweed?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for greater knapweed?

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What Soil Is Best for greater knapweed?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for greater knapweed?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize greater knapweed?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune greater knapweed?

Self-seeds readily so prune after flowering if seed is not required

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How to Propagate greater knapweed?

Propagate by seed in spring, or propagate by division in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant greater knapweed?

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How to Care for greater knapweed in Winter?

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How to Plant greater knapweed?

Prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position. Especially tolerant of dry alkaline soils

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How to Repot greater knapweed?

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How to Harvest greater knapweed?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of greater knapweed

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Attributes of greater knapweed

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Centaurea scabiosa
Genus
Centaurea
Family
Asteraceae
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