Centaurea Dealbata Bright Rose Persian Cornflower Plants (Set of 3 or 6)

Bring a touch of traditional charm to your garden with this collection of three Centaurea dealbata 'Bright Rose' plants. Commonly known as Persian Cornflower, this reliable hardy perennial produces an abundance of bright rose-pink, thistle-like flowers with delicately fringed petals and paler centres throughout the summer months. The blooms sit gracefully above attractive grey-green foliage with silvery undersides, creating a beautiful contrast that looks right at home in cottage-style borders and informal planting schemes.

Centaurea dealbata is a wonderfully low-maintenance perennial that thrives in a range of garden conditions. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for drier borders and gravel gardens. The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, helping to support garden wildlife throughout the flowering season. They also make lovely, long-lasting cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1Ltr root-ball, ready for planting directly into borders, raised beds or containers. Planting in groups of three provides an instant, impactful display of colour.

What's Included:

• 3 or 6 x Centaurea dealbata 'Bright Rose' plants


• Each supplied in a 1Ltr root-ball


• Well-established and ready to plant

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Centaurea dealbata


• Common Names: Persian Cornflower, Persian Knapweed


• Classification: Herbaceous Perennial


• Fully Grown Height & Spread: 60–70 cm × 45–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright Herbaceous Perennial


• Perfect for: Cottage Gardens, Borders, Cut Flower Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Gravel Gardens


• Flowering Time: June to August (Summer)


• Flower Colour: Bright Rose-Pink with Paler Centres


• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade


• Soil: Well-Drained, Average to Poor Soil


• Hardiness: Fully Hardy


• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Pollinators


• Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial


• Foliage: Grey-Green, Deeply Lobed Leaves with Silvery Undersides

Planting & Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.


• Space plants approximately 40–50 cm apart to allow for natural spreading.


• Water well after planting and during prolonged dry spells until established.


• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage further flowering.


• Cut back foliage in autumn once it has died down to keep borders tidy.


• Divide clumps every few years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour.

Notes: Available in the Bright Rose variety, featuring vibrant rose-pink blooms that add a warm splash of colour to any planting scheme.

Free UK Delivery on Every Order

All orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm are packed the next working day and delivered within 24 hours of dispatch.

Example: Order on Monday → packed Tuesday → delivered Wednesday.

Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed and shipped on Monday. We don't dispatch on weekends to ensure your plants travel fresh.

How Your Plants Arrive
Every plant is individually wrapped in our plastic-free packaging and secured in a custom box designed to keep them upright and protected in transit. If anything arrives damaged, get in touch — we'll replace it.

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