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Centaurea nigra

Common Knapweed, Wildflower, Perennial Cornflower

Hardy Perennial

£19.99

Small bright purple flowers

Flowers from July to September

Loved by pollinators

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Knapweed makes a fabulous low-maintenance perennial, happy even in poor soils and hardy from one end of the UK to the other! This British wildflower will light up your garden borders with its glowing pink-purple blooms from June to September and is particularly attractive to butterflies. Common knapweed is a fabulous addition to informal borders, cottage gardens and wildlife gardens. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 50cm (20").

Plant Size Height Up to 75cm (30in)
Spread Up to 50cm (20in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For cottage gardenswildlife gardenslow maintenance garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA4920)

Plant in a position with full sun. Knapweed is drought tolerant once established and will happily tolerate almost any soil, except those that are excessively waterlogged.

Water knapweed plants regularly until fully established. This plant will self-seed freely. If seedlings are not wanted, deadhead stems of knapweed flowers as the blooms fade. In autumn, cut back old stems to just above ground level to make way for new growth in the spring.

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