Centaurea cyanus 'Florence Blue'
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A compact annual, to around 30cm high in flower, with lance-shaped, grey-green basal leaves. Numerous leafy, branching stems bear showy, rich blue flower-heads 3-4cm across all through the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Centaurea cyanus 'Florence Blue' (Centaurea cyanus 'Florence Blue')
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Centaurea cyanus 'Florence Blue'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Centaurea cyanus 'Florence Blue'
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Centaurea cyanus 'Florence Blue' care guide
- Water halfway dry topsoil, drain excess water quickly from planters
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water halfway dry topsoil, drain excess water quickly from planters
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-nitrogen dilute feed every two weeks pre-bloom growth stage
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to encourage more flowers, unless seed is required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed (sown outdoors) in early spring. Sow successionally rather than all at once for a longer show of flowers
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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