FLASH SALES: 30% off selected Clematis until Tuesday night!
Share your pictures? Hide split images
I have read and agree the terms and conditions of service.

Centaurea montana Carnea

Centaurea montana Carnea
Perennial Cornflower, Great Blue-bottle, Mountain Bluet, Mountain Centaury

6 reviews
4,9/5
5 reviews
1 reviews
0 reviews
0 reviews
0 reviews

It seems to be enjoying itself...

Sylvie G., 25/04/2023

Leave a review → View all reviews →

Shipping country:

Select delivery date,

and select date in basket

This plant carries a 12 months recovery warranty

More information

Value-for-money
Elegant heads of soft pink flowers.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
plantfit-full

Would this plant suit my garden?

Set up your Plantfit profile →

Recommended planting time February to May, August to October
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering time April to June
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Description

The perennial cornflower, an excellent perennial plant with robust blue flowers, needs no introduction. It grows everywhere, in both heavy and light soils, in the sun or in the shade. Out of fashion for a while, perennial cornflowers are making a comeback with new colours - be careful, you might fall in love!

Centaurea montana 'Carnea' has large pale pink flowers carried by stiff stems.

This variety goes perfectly well with Spectabilis bleeding hearts and Brunnera macrophylla.

Centaurea montana Carnea in pictures

Centaurea montana Carnea (Flowering) Flowering
Centaurea montana Carnea (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Centaurea

Species

montana

Cultivar

Carnea

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Perennial Cornflower, Great Blue-bottle, Mountain Bluet, Mountain Centaury

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Other Centaurea

  1. Centaurea montana Amethyst in Snow
    Centaurea montana Amethyst in Snow
    107
    From 8,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  2. Centaurea montana
    Centaurea montana
    18
    From 3,50 € 7/8 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  3. Centaurea montana Caramia
    Centaurea montana Caramia
    14
    From 6,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  4. Centaurea jacea
    Centaurea jacea
    Out of stock
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  5. Centaurea pulcherrima
    Centaurea pulcherrima
    38
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  6. Centaurea atropurpurea
    Centaurea atropurpurea
    25
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  7. Centaurea montana Jordy
    Centaurea montana Jordy
    18
    From 8,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  8. Centaurea montana Violetta
    Centaurea montana Violetta
    10
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  9. Centaurea bella
    Centaurea bella
    16
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  10. Centaurea macrocephala
    Centaurea macrocephala
    76
    From 2,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  11. Centaurea montana Black Sprite
    Centaurea montana Black Sprite
    39
    From 4,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  12. Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream
    Centaurea montana Amethyst Dream
    6
    From 7,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  13. Centaurea montana Purple Heart
    Centaurea montana Purple Heart
    1
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  14. Centaurea dealbata
    Centaurea dealbata
    71
    From 2,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  15. Centaurea montana Coerulea
    Centaurea montana Coerulea
    46
    From 6,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  16. Centaurea dealbata Stenbeergii
    Centaurea dealbata Stenbeergii
    4
    From 7,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  17. Centaurea hypoleuca John Coutts
    Centaurea hypoleuca John Coutts
    54
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

Planting and care

Plant Centaurea montana 'Carnea' in light or well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. It tolerates heavy and moist soils but prefers rocky soils. Water it generously at planting and maintain regular watering during the first 8 weeks. After flowering, cut back the flower stems to the ground, allowing for a second flowering in late summer.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the withered flower stalks in summer to stimulate a second flowering in late summer.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
4,9/5
5 reviews
1 reviews
No reviews
No reviews
No reviews

Spring flowering perennials

  1. Duo of White and Blue Brunnera
    Duo of White and Blue Brunnera
    34
    From 7,41 € -42% off the original price

  2. Astrantia major Florence - Great Masterwort
    Astrantia major Florence - Great Masterwort
    29
    From 7,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  3. Achillea kellereri
    Achillea kellereri
    15
    From 3,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  4. Pulmonaria Ice Ballet - Lungwort
    Pulmonaria Ice Ballet - Lungwort
    16
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  5. Primula japonica Millers Crimson - Japanese Primrose
    Primula japonica Millers Crimson - Japanese …
    4
    From 3,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  6. Androsace septentrionalis Star Dust
    Androsace septentrionalis Star Dust
    83
    -30% 4,83 € 6,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  7. Iris Sunset Sky - Tall Bearded Iris
    Iris Sunset Sky - Tall Bearded Iris
    52
    From 3,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 3 sizes

  8. Libertia ixioides Goldfinger
    Libertia ixioides Goldfinger
    Out of stock
    From 14,90 € 2L/3L pot

  9. Oenothera speciosa Twilight - Evening Primrose
    Oenothera speciosa Twilight - Evening Primro…
    Out of stock
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  10. Cymbalaria muralis
    Cymbalaria muralis
    34
    From 3,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  11. Achillea umbellata
    Achillea umbellata
    18
    From 4,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  12. Ajuga reptans Black Scallop
    Ajuga reptans Black Scallop
    24
    From 4,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  13. Iris germanica Man from Rio
    Iris germanica Man from Rio
    Out of stock
    From 3,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  14. Pulmonaria Opal - Lungwort
    Pulmonaria Opal - Lungwort
    73
    From 8,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  15. Viola riviniana var. purpurea
    Viola riviniana var. purpurea
    22
    From 3,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  16. Phlox paniculata Bright Eyes
    Phlox paniculata Bright Eyes
    29
    From 4,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  17. Primula eliator Veristar Yellow - Oxlip
    Primula eliator Veristar Yellow - Oxlip
    Out of stock
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  18. Maianthemum kamtschaticum
    Maianthemum kamtschaticum
    2
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

  19. Brunnera macrophylla Jack of Diamonds - Siberian Bugloss
    Brunnera macrophylla Jack of Diamonds - Sibe…
    15
    From 5,90 € 8/9 cm pot

    Available in 2 sizes

  20. Tiarella Sugar and Spice
    Tiarella Sugar and Spice
    3
    From 8,90 € 2L/3L pot

    Available in 2 sizes

Haven't found what you were looking for?

Let's find plants fitting with your garden!