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Centaurea macrocephala
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.2.7.8

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a warm, sunny place, that have the effect of borderplants (with which they combine very well).

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that need protection against too much water in winter. Partly used as rock-garden plant.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Suitable for cut-flowers.

Color : geel

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 120 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Hyde Hall, Essex

Date taken : 19.06.2012

Family : Asteraceae


© first picture : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Hyde Hall, Essex

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Sortimentstuin Harry van de Laar

© picture 5 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : tuin de Kastanjehof, Lopikerkapel

© picture 6 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : tuin de Kastanjehof, Lopikerkapel

© picture 7 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : tuin de Kastanjehof, Lopikerkapel