Sweet Sultan ‘Imperial Bride White’
Centaurea imperialis
Description
The rounded, patterned flower buds on this treasure remind us of turtle shells and are held on thistle-like serrated foliage. As buds open, they reveal feathery flowers, and each petal on these large, ivory blooms is a tube with finely fringed edges. Blooms have a goose down appearance, and morning dew on the petals sparkles like glitter.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual flowers when the petals begin to unfurl. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
Details
Description
The rounded, patterned flower buds on this treasure remind us of turtle shells and are held on thistle-like serrated foliage. As buds open, they reveal feathery flowers, and each petal on these large, ivory blooms is a tube with finely fringed edges. Blooms have a goose down appearance, and morning dew on the petals sparkles like glitter.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual flowers when the petals begin to unfurl. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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