Centaurea Aloha Blanca Seeds
C. americana
Basket Flower
Half Hardy Annual
Textural Cut Flower
| Harvesting | Harvest when Mature, Good for Cutting, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Netting Recommended |
| Additional Characteristics | Start Early for Transplants, Good for Overwintering, Cold Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
| Flowering Month | June, July, August, September, October |
| Garden Style | Angel Garden - White Flowers, Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Heirloom & Heritage, Romantic, Victorian |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 120 Days |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Half Hardy |
| Plant Height | 41 - 60 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Heat Tolerant |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Excellent for Drying & Crafts, Wild Flowers, Sustains Beneficial Insects, Attracts Friendly Pollinators |
| Shape | Ball, Textural |
In stock
SKU
RC3680-8501
Centaurea Aloha Blanca, botanically known as Centaurea americana is more commonly known as Basket Flower. This half hardy annual variety produces gorgeous creamy-white 3" to 5" inch flower blossoms. An abundance of interesting, whiskery, quill-type petals emerge from what appears to be decorated lattice, basketweave style imbricated buds. A garden sight to behold! A super pollinator attractant, your flower beds will be aflutter with butterflies, moths and bumble bees abuzz! Although it resembles a thistle, fully spineless plants grow 40" to 60" inches tall and produce sturdy 36" inch stems making this an attractive flower for home cutting gardens and professional cut flower growers. Can be used by floral creatives both fresh and dried. This variety is a native US species that was discovered in the 1850's and prefers a sunny location. Drought tolerant, this easy to grow garden charmer thrives in almost any soil type. Packet: 50 seeds.
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Centaurea Aloha Blanca, botanically known as Centaurea americana is more commonly known as Basket Flower. This half hardy annual variety produces gorgeous creamy-white 3" to 5" inch flower blossoms. An abundance of interesting, whiskery, quill-type petals emerge from what appears to be decorated lattice, basketweave style imbricated buds. A garden sight to behold! A super pollinator attractant, your flower beds will be aflutter with butterflies, moths and bumble bees abuzz! Although it resembles a thistle, fully spineless plants grow 40" to 60" inches tall and produce sturdy 36" inch stems making this an attractive flower for home cutting gardens and professional cut flower growers. Can be used by floral creatives both fresh and dried. This variety is a native US species that was discovered in the 1850's and prefers a sunny location. Drought tolerant, this easy to grow garden charmer thrives in almost any soil type. Packet: 50 seeds.
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