Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Biennial Leafy Vegetable
- Germination Time 14-28 days
- Sowing Depth 0-0.5 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep evenly moist during establishment
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time 2nd year after sowing; flowers from late spring to autumn
- Suitable For Herb beds, cottage gardens, borders, containers (USDA zones 5-9)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide support for tall stems if grown in poor soils; deadhead after flowering to extend appearance
Description
European Centaury is a medicinal herb that can be grown as a biennial leafy plant for herb beds, cottage gardens, borders or containers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moderately fertile soil, with moderate watering and even moisture during establishment. Sow 0-0.5 cm deep and expect germination in 14-28 days. Space plants 20-40 cm apart, enjoy temperatures of 15-25°C, and expect flowers from late spring to autumn in the second year; provide support in poor soils and deadhead after flowering.