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CENTAUREA SEEDS

The Centaurea genus, commonly known as Knapweed or Cornflower, is a vibrant member of the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its striking, thistle-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, yellow, and white, Centaurea adds bold colour and texture to borders, wildflower meadows, and cottage gardens. These hardy perennials and annuals are also highly attractive to pollinators, making them a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, Centaurea thrives in well-drained soils and sunny locations. These drought-tolerant plants are easy to grow and ideal for low-maintenance landscapes. Species such as Centaurea cyanus, or Cornflower, are particularly popular for their brilliant blue blooms, while Centaurea montana, or Mountain Knapweed, is prized for its resilience and long flowering season.

The Centaurea genus combines beauty, adaptability, and ecological benefits, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance plants that support pollinators.

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  1. CENTAUREA 'COPPER CANYON' seed image

    CENTAUREA 'COPPER CANYON'

    Family: Compositae
    A new, quite priceless, late-season plant. The shoots only appear above ground relatively late in the season, and soon produce fat buds which open into bright crimson flowers from July until October on thin stems, which bear very attractive, thick, rubbery blue leaves. This bone hardy plant, collected at high altitude, in boggy conditions, above Copper Canyon on our Mexican expedition in 2003, is almost certainly unknown in cultivation. ... Learn More

    $3.49

    (6 seeds)

  2. CENTAUREA CYANUS seed image

    CENTAUREA CYANUS

    Family: Asteraceae | Common name: Cornflower, Bachelors button, Bluebottle, Boutonniere flower, Hurtsickle,
    An ancient garden favourite making both a splendid border plant and is also perfect for cutting and in addition making a most attractive pot plant for the greenhouse. This lovely native UK wild flower, with its beautiful blue flowers, was once common, often as a cornfield weed, but is now rare. ... Learn More

    $2.48

    (30+ seeds)

  3. CENTAUREA CYANUS MIX seed image

    CENTAUREA CYANUS MIX

    Family: Asteraceae | Common name: Cornflower, Bachelors button, Bluebottle, Boutonniere flower, Hurtsickle,
    A mixture of coolurs of the traditional and easy to grow annual corn flower. ... Learn More

    $2.48

    (200+ seeds)

  4. CENTAUREA MACROCEPHALA seed image

    CENTAUREA MACROCEPHALA

    Family: Compositae
    "Yellow Hardhead" or "Great Golden Knapweed". Too rarely seen in gardens. From robust clumps arise strong stems bearing tennis-ball sized rich yellow blooms enclosed in intriguing silver-brown papery bracts. Perfect for cutting or drying. ... Learn More

    $2.86

    (20 seeds)

  5. CENTAUREA MOSCHATA WHITE seed image

    CENTAUREA MOSCHATA WHITE

    Family: Asteraceae | Common name: Amberboa moschata, Sweet Sultan
    An easily grown, cottage garden favourite. It is a bushy plant with deeply cut leaves and bears lovely large, fluffy, sweet-scented flowers. Wonderful for the border and brilliant for cutting. ... Learn More

    $2.48

    (35 seeds)

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