A beautuful border perennial which will repeat flower all summer long if deadheaded. Also makes a great cut flower with pretty rotal blue petals.
 
When to Sow: Aug -Oct & Mar- May

HOW TO SOW CENTAUREA MONTANA:
Sow indoors - Sow into pots of moist well drained compost, cover with 0.5cm of compost.  Ideal temp. 15-20°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots before planting out in spring.
Direct sow - into prepared drills or scatter the seed and covering with 0.5cm of oil . Keep well watered.
 
Classification: Perennial
Expert Level: Easy to grow
Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
Flowering Time: May - July
 
Site: Full Sun/ Part Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Deadhead blooms to prolong flowering period
Use: Garden Borders, Cut Flowers
Harvesting : Cut when flowers are just opening
 
Days to Maturity:  N/A
Vase Life: 7 Days
Height:45cm
Plant Spacing:  15cm