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Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Knautia macedonica

Alchemilla mollis

Papaver orientale

Achillea millefolium

Rudbeckia fulgida

Catananche caerulea

Nepeta racemosa

Echinops bannaticus

Salvia pratensis

Salvia nemorosa

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

Geum chiloense

Aquilegia vulgaris

Dicentra spectabilis

Salvia nemorosa

Lychnis coronaria

Anemone hybrida

Nepeta faassenii

Anemone hybrida

Aquilegia vulgaris

Liatris spicata

Helleborus orientalis

Delphinium hybrida

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Sedum spectabile

Phlomis russeliana
The Mountain cornflower is an extremely rewarding perennial that will repay you with a flood of blue-purple flowers for minimal care. Plant the seedlings in a sunny or partially shaded location, where they will thrive best. Although the plant can tolerate direct sun, in warmer lowlands it will appreciate a cooler spot with higher air humidity, which corresponds to its mountain origin. The soil should ideally be loamy, loose, and rich in humus, but its drainage is crucial. Heavy and waterlogged clay soils do not suit this perennial, so it is advisable to mix some compost or sand into the hole during planting to improve the structure. Plant the seedlings at a spacing of approximately 40 cm, which equates to 6 to 9 plants per square meter, so that the growth has enough space for air circulation and does not suffer from fungal diseases.
During the growing season, the cornflower requires moderate watering (marked by two drops). The soil should be kept slightly moist, but not muddy. While the plant is accustomed to harsher conditions, prolonged drought can lead to wilting leaves and weaker blooming. There's no need to overdo fertilizing; working a little compost into the clump in spring or using a universal fertilizer for flowering perennials is enough. A key moment in the care of Centaurea montana is cutting. Immediately after the first flowering, which usually occurs in July, we recommend radically cutting the entire plant down to the ground. This step will encourage the formation of new, healthy leaves, keep the clump compact (otherwise it tends to sprawl), and often stimulate the plant into a second blooming at the end of summer. Furthermore, this prevents unwanted self-seeding if you do not wish the cornflower to spread itself around the garden.
In terms of health and resilience, this is a true champion. The Mountain cornflower is extremely frost-resistant, tolerating temperatures down to -40 °C (zone 3a), so you do not need to cover or protect it in any way for the winter, even in the coldest regions of our country. According to experience, it does not suffer from common pests or diseases, making it an ideal choice for beginner gardeners or those who prefer chemical-free gardening. If you would like to grow this perennial in a container or planter, it is possible, but the container must be spacious enough and have good water drainage. The substrate dries out faster in a pot, so you will need to water more often. Remember that roots in a container are less protected from frost than in the ground, so it is advisable to wrap the pot with insulating material or sink it into the ground over the winter.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
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Perennial collection
A large perennial bed with ornamental grasses. It is suitable for sunny spots with good soil and at least occasional irrigati…






Perennial, bulb, and annual seed collection
A nostalgic collection full of early summer flowers. It serves perfectly as a balanced companion to peonies in sunny beds. It…
Mountain Cornflower is also available in this form.

Centaurea montana

Centaurea montana
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Centaurea montana

Centaurea dealbata

Centaurea montana

Centaurea montana

Centaurea montana

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa