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Centaurea cineraria ‘Colchester White’

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Plant Information:

Botanical Name:  Centaurea cineraria ‘Colchester White’

Common Name: Colchester White Centaurea

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Capri

Type: Tropical Color

Size: 14"h x 30"w

Exposure: Sun

Zones:

Butterflies: No

Hummingbirds: No

Container Size: Large Pot Band

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.