Centaurea 'Silver Feather'
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A herbaceous perennial with a dense silvery down on leaves and stems, forming a bushy clump of finely divided leaves 30-40cm high. Flowers from early to late summer, with slender stems high above the foliage bearing buds encased in overlapping bracts, which open to showy, thistle-like, pale lilac-pink flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Centaurea 'Silver Feather' (Centaurea 'Silver Feather')
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Centaurea 'Silver Feather'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Centaurea 'Silver Feather'
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Centaurea 'Silver Feather' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allow slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and during bloom
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. May be deciduous in cooler regions. Protect from excess winter wet and hard frosts
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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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