Centaurea montana 'Gold Bullion'

Also called Golden-leaved Bachelor's Button

Other common names: Mountain Bluet, Basket flower
Deep blue cornflowers have reddish-blue centres and black-edged bracts
Clump-forming perennial with chartreuse-yellow strap-like leaves up to 20 cm long
Flower is good for fresh or dried arrangements
Bloom Time: May to June
Flower Size: 6 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Blue (deep)

HEIGHT:
30-45 cm

SPREAD:
40-60 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in an average, evenly-moist, well-drained soil, in full sun, but tolerates a wide range of conditions. Prune after flowering to maintain shape, encourage new, compact foliage and possibly extend the blooming period. Soils too rich may cause Centaurea to become leggy and require staking.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Dried Flower/Foliage

Cut Flower/Foliage

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Clumping
Upright

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Yellow