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Basketflower-Aloha Rose , Centaurea americana
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Basket flowers do best in well-drained soil with full sun and good air circulation. Great for borders or cottage/wildflower gardens, as they are native and attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Space about 1.5-2′ apart.Grows With: Dascus carota (Wild Carrot ‘Dara’), Phacelia viscida, Salvia, Trachymene caerulea (Blue Lace Flower). Watering Details: 1″ per week is plenty. Soil pH: Acidic to neutral Fertilizer: Scratch in about 1/2″ of compost or an organic granular fertilizer in springtime.Diseases & Pests: Avoid fungal troubles by placing in a location that has good air circulation. Plant: Stout yet branching stems clad with spear-like leaves. Flowering: Flower buds have bracts that resemble woven baskets and will open to display feathery purple flowers up to 5″ wide. Seeds: Flowers will turn into fluffy seed heads containing dark brown achenes in the middle. If planning to collect, protect from birds with netting. May self-sow. When to Cut: Beginning to open
Water Needs: Moderate
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 84 inches
Spacing: 18-24 inches
| Pot Size | 6-pack, 3.5inch, 3.5inch-tall, 4.5inch, 4.5inch-tall, 1gal, 3gal, 5gal, 15gal, 50-cell plug tray, 72-cell plug tray |
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| Ready to Plant | Ready 3/1/26, Ready 10/1/26, Ready 7/1/26, Ready 7/15/26, Ready 8/1/26, Ready 8/15/26, Ready 9/1/26, Ready 9/15/26, Ready now, Ready 3/15/26, Ready 4/1/26, Ready 4/15/26, Ready 5/1/26, Ready 5/15/26, Ready 6/1/26, Ready 6/15/26 |
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