Centaurea cyanus Classic Romantic
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A collection of annual cornflowers, to around 75cm high in flower, with lance-shaped, simple or slightly lobed leaves. Showy flower-heads 3-4cm across, in shades of white, pale pink and deep pink, are produced in late spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Centaurea cyanus Classic Romantic (Centaurea cyanus Classic Romantic)
- Genus
- Centaurea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 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 Classic Romantic
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Centaurea cyanus Classic Romantic
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Centaurea cyanus Classic Romantic care guide
- Thorough watering after soil surface dries, drain excess water completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Thorough watering after soil surface dries, drain excess water completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced flowering liquid feed biweekly spring through mid summer
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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