Purple Centaurea Flower seeds for Planting - Shade Tolerant, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to light shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time 40-60 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to encourage extended blooming
Description
Purple Centaurea is an annual flowering plant suited for garden beds, borders and containers. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space 20-30 cm apart in full sun to light shade. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and moderate watering, keeping the soil evenly moist. Germination typically occurs in 7-21 days, and it grows best at 15-25°C. Expect blooms 40-60 days after sowing, with mid to late summer flowering and deadheading encouraged to extend blooming.