Centaurea From Turkey.

Obtained as unnamed species that was collected in Turkey. 

Pale lilac-blue cornflowers and ground hugging grey-green leaves. The flower stems  reach about 20-30cm. Flowers from early May to August. Leaves may die back after the hottest part of the summer but new leaves soon appear again. Drought tolerant and needs well drained soil. Best in a sunny spot.

We had been advised that the plant was variously probably a hybrid between montana and thriumfettii.  However, talking to a knowledgeable member of the Worcestershire Group of the NCCPG, who grows both our plant and the named hybrid, our plant is taller and spreads more. Watch this space for more information.

Mail order 9cm £3.90 (order now to reserve for spring delivery)
Large plants to collect only - £4.50 (few available 2008, available again 2009)