{"product_id":"col-1ltr-cen-dea-bri-ros","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Centaurea Dealbata Bright Rose Persian Cornflower Plants, Hardy Cottage Garden Perennial, Outdoor Garden Ready, 1 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCentaurea 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Centaurea dealbata 'Bright Rose' plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach supplied in a 1Ltr root-ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWell-established and ready to plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Centaurea dealbata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Persian Cornflower, Persian Knapweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 60–70 cm × 45–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Clump-Forming, Upright Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e Cottage Gardens, Borders, Cut Flower Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Gravel Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/b\u003e June to August (Summer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright Rose-Pink with Paler Centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Well-Drained, Average to Poor Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/b\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Grey-Green, Deeply Lobed Leaves with Silvery Undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpace plants approximately 40–50 cm apart to allow for natural spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater well after planting and during prolonged dry spells until established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage further flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCut back foliage in autumn once it has died down to keep borders tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDivide clumps every few years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e Available in the Bright Rose variety, featuring vibrant rose-pink blooms that add a warm splash of colour to any planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":50025815605468,"sku":"COL-1LTR-CEN-DEA-BRI-ROSX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":50025815638236,"sku":"COL-1LTR-CEN-DEA-BRI-ROSX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_db59a770-7dbf-459b-bbe5-42c3190f682a.png?v=1776387794","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-1ltr-cen-dea-bri-ros","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}