1-gallon pot of Centaurea Montana Amethyst in Snow Cornflower. Grown in zones 3-8, this low-mounding plant has grey-green foliage and blooms white petals with purple centers.
Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow' Cornflower | 1-gallon pot of Centaurea Montana Amethyst in Snow Cornflower. Grown in zones 3-8, this low-mounding plant has grey-green foliage and blooms white petals with purple centers.
Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow' Cornflower is a beautiful and unique variety of cornflower that produces flowers with silky white petals and royal purple centers. It is a relatively low-mounding plant, reaching only 14 inches tall and 28 inches wide. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in zones 3-8.
Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow' Cornflower
Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow' Cornflower is a long-blooming plant, producing flowers from late spring to early fall. It is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant once established.
To grow Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow' Cornflower in a 1-gallon pot, simply follow these steps:
- Place the pot in a sunny or partially shaded spot.
- Fill the pot with a well-draining potting mix.
- Plant the cornflower rhizome in the center of the pot, burying it about 1 inch deep.
- Water the plant well.
- Mulch the surface of the pot with a layer of compost or bark chips to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water the plant regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
If you live in a cold climate, bring the pot indoors during the winter and place it in a cool, bright location. Water the plant sparingly during the winter months.
With proper care, your Centaurea Montana 'Amethyst In Snow' Cornflower will thrive in a 1-gallon pot for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
