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Centaurea 'John Coutts'
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Perennial cornflowerPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 50cmSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Pink
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Centaurea 'John Coutts' is a perennial cornflower, bearing large, bright pink flowerheads that are a magnet to bees and other pollinators. It’s ideal for a mixed herbaceous border, a wildlife garden or a container display, where it will flower continually from June to September.
Grow Centaurea 'John Coutts' in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and remove faded leaves as and when is necessary.
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Centaurea ‘John coutts’ and wildlife
Centaurea ‘John coutts’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Centaurea ‘John coutts’ poisonous?
Centaurea ‘John coutts’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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