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ErinMc

I am a relatively inexperienced gardener with an unhealthy obsession for roses, peonies and foxgloves. I aim to transform my bare concrete space into

Centaurea montana

  • Season Icon Late SpringLate Spring 2016
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ErinMc

Was given this as a cutting....any ideas what it is folks?

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hlt

Think it's a type of Centaurea, not sure which one though, looks same as one I have

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clickchick

Stunning shot :)

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BlairgowrieBotanist

I think the common name is Cornflower

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KarenV

I have these in my Garden and they spread like mad, which I don't mind as I love them.

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ErinMc

Thanks @clickchick 😊 Thanks

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ErinMc

Thanks hlt & Blairgowriebotanis, great help!! X

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ErinMc

All the better then @KarenV as I have quiet a large space to fill lol! Do you divide them?

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ErinMc

*quite

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KarenV

Yes. You can leave them and they will spread or you can dig some up and plant them somewhere else in your garden. So easy to grow. x

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ErinMc

Great! Thanks @KarenV 👍

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mikethegardener

Centaurea montana 😊

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