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Cornflower - One Cent Sale!
A touch of pink in the garden all
summer long. Buttonlike flowers on
18" stems, complemented by graygreen
leaves, are hardy and drought
tolerant. #1 field-grown plants. Centaurea dealbata
Full sun to partial shade. Deer resistant.
Zone 4 to 8
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| Botanical Name: |
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Centaurea dealbata 'Rosea' |
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| Form: |
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herbaceous perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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20" -24" tall bushy |
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| Spread: |
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15" - 18" |
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| Spacing: |
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12" - 15" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 8 (-30 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Coarsely cut, pinnate lobes with long white hair on underside, very dark green. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Deeply fringed wide disks, solitary 2" - 3". |
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| Flower Color: |
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Pink. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Late spring to mid summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Set at same level it is at in the container, firm well and water in thoroughly. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained garden soil. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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The deeply fringed flowers are held in attractive heavily fringed bracts. This is a very drought resistant plant and very resilient to many climatic and growing situations. It makes a strong accent in the garden and is lovely as a cut flower. This is a rare color form. Also good for naturalizing in grass areas or wildflower gardens. |
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| Pruning: |
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Remove spent flowers to tidy up the plants. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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after flowering |
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| Additional Information: |
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Flower stems can be cut back after flowering to promote compact new growth. Dark foliage is attractive. May require staking. |
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