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Seed no. 306D
Centaurium erythraea
Common Centaury, Feverwort
£2.45
In stock · approx. 1800 seeds per packet
Free UK delivery over £40 · £2.75 below that · despatched within two working days
Year at a glance
Sow
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowers
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Germination
Sow directly Feb-May. Surface sow, do not cover seed, but press small seeds into the soil. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 3-9 weeks. Thin to required spacing once germinated 15-30cm approx.
Growing
Prefers a sandy, light soil which is well-drained in full or partial sun.
Cultivation
Annual plant, pull and compost at the end of the season, frost will kill this plant.
| Genus | Centaurium |
|---|---|
| Species | erythraea |
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Common name | Common Centaury, Feverwort |
| Seed number | 306D |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Pink/Rose |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.1m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr, May |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 1800 |
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