Bergflockenblume

created by steffen a. at 17.04.2023

Features

Color

purple

Location

Outdoor

sunny to semi-shady

for any floor

Undemanding

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

Knapweeds belong to the Asteraceae family. There are approximately 500 species. They are annual, biennial, or often perennial herbs or plants that grow to between 20 and 300 cm in height and form rhizomes. They bloom in white, yellow, pink, purple, or blue. A well-known centaury is the cornflower. Insect-friendly.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Germination after 14-21 days at 15-20°C. Direct sowing possible. Remove faded plants regularly. Fertilize 2 times a month. The soil should not be too dry. Flowers until the 1st frost. Rejuvenate by division after a few years. Some plants self-seed. Planting distances, sowing depth and location requirements depend on the species and variety.