Centaurea cineraria ‘Colchester White’

Since I discovered Colchester White Centaurea, I haven’t planted the traditional bedding Dusty Miller ever again. This plant is so silvery it’s almost white, and much more elegant. Its leaves are large, intricately pinnatified and lend a sophisticated architectural touch to beds, borders, or containers. Colchester White Centaurea continues to be very popular at public display gardens all across North America. I particularly enjoyed their extensive use in large mixed containers at the Atlanta Botanical Garden a few years ago. This plant goes well with almost anything.