Centaurea 'Caramia'
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A herbaceous perennial to 60cm high, with broadly lance-shaped green leaves. Showy purple-pink flowers open from large, dark, bristly buds, over a long period from early summer into early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Centaurea 'Caramia' (Centaurea 'Caramia')
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Centaurea 'Caramia'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Centaurea 'Caramia'
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Centaurea 'Caramia' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to encourage more flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, separating rhizomes in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in almost any well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor soils but will not tolerate waterlogging
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, powdery mildews and rust diseases
Pests
Generally pest-free
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