mealy centaury
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A clump-forming perennial to 1m tall with narrowly oval, lobed leaves with whitish hairs underneath. In summer, lilac-pink flowers are carried on upright flower stems and comprise a ring of deeply-fringed outer petals surrounding a centre of paler inner petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- mealy centaury (Centaurea dealbata)
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mealy centaury
Distribution map
Caucasus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mealy centaury
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mealy centaury 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 regularly to prolong flowering, and cut back in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingBest grown in moist but well-drained, nutrient-poor soil in full sun. May need staking
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Powdery Milldew may be a problem
Pests
Generally trouble free
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