Bighead Knapweed
Bighead Knapweed
Centaurea macrocephala
Centaurea macrocephala
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- Centaurea macrocephala with striking large yellow flowers.
- Attracts bees and butterflies for greater biodiversity.
- Long flowering in summer for a colorful border.
- Perennial prairie plant, ideal for natural garden designs.
- Low maintenance and drought-tolerant for easy gardening.
Centaurea macrocephala Bighead Knapweed captivates with bold, sunny blossoms and a robust presence in the border. Its large, radiant blooms create a cheerful focal point, pairing well with grasses and perennials for a dynamic garden look.
This perennial delivers a long-lasting display from mid to late summer, drawing interest and adding drama to any bed. It shines in sun-filled planting areas and brings a striking silhouette to the landscape, even as it blends with surrounding foliage.
A hardy, sun-loving choice, it thrives in ordinary soil and blends easily with other plants. Pollinators are drawn to its vibrant blooms, boosting garden life and activity.
Care and Watering
Centaurea macrocephala thrives in well-drained soil with full sun. Water deeply when the top feel dry, then let it dry again to avoid soggy roots. It dislikes waterlogged conditions and benefits from mulch in hot, dry periods.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and tidy the plant. Cut back after flowering and remove dead foliage in autumn. Mulch lightly and monitor for pests.
Location and Tips
Plant in a sunny border with room to spread; space about 60–90 cm apart. This drought-tolerant biennial adds bold colour but can self-seed, so manage seed heads if you don’t want it spreading.
Centaurea macrocephala (giant centaurea) is a striking summer bloomer with large, decorative flower heads in warm tones that immediately enhance borders and mixtures.
As a prairie-like perennial and garden plant, it effortlessly attracts butterflies and bees and adds liveliness and texture to garden compositions.
Ideal for those who want a wild, natural look and extra biodiversity.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Yellow |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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