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Centaurea montana 'Alba'
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Berg-korenbloem with white flowers. Likes of a sunny. The average size is 50 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - July.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.2.7.8

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a warm, sunny place, that have the effect of borderplants (with which they combine very well).

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that need protection against too much water in winter. Partly used as rock-garden plant.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Suitable for cut-flowers.

Color : wit

Flowering period : june - july

Size approx. : 50 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Date taken : 20.09.2005

Family : Asteraceae


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© picture 4 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 5 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Hof aan de Reune, Willemsoord