Centaurea | Montana annual A flower arrangers dream flower

A flower arrangers dream flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as the longevity in a vase

Whilst the flowers are not overly showy

but rather grow from tuberous roots which spread outwards increasing the plant size each year

This plant is adored by flower arrangers

Removing spent flowers will encourage reblooming

Centaurea | Montana annual A flower arrangers dream flowerCentaurea montana is a perennial cornflower in a striking rich showy blue. Also known as Mountain Cornflower or Bachelor's Button they are a pretty addition to the garden. Flowers are fringed and sit above thistle like centres. Flowering from late spring through until early summer and often will flower again later in summer and into autumn. The foliage is an attractive silvery grey green. Plants are happy in full sun or partial shade and they like an