mealy centaury 'Steenbergii'
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Steenbergii' is a perennial forming a clump of pinnately lobed leaves, grey-hairy beneath, with deep pink flower-heads in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- mealy centaury 'Steenbergii' (Centaurea dealbata 'Steenbergii')
- 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 mealy centaury 'Steenbergii'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of mealy centaury 'Steenbergii'
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mealy centaury 'Steenbergii' 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
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingAny well-drained soil in full sun; good drought resistance. A fairly dry, poor soil is best as plants can be invasive if soil is rich and moist.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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