{"product_id":"centaurea-cineraria-flatpot","title":"Cineraria centaurea - Flatpot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentaurea cineraria, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eCliff Coneflower\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a shrub with refined silver-grey foliage. This bright cloud will delight anyone who dreams of spending their evenings in a \u003cstrong\u003emoon garden\u003c\/strong\u003e to unwind from the stress of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF CENTAUREA CINERARIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentaurea cineraria\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a dense shrub with bright grey leaves that turn almost white in summer. This plant is grown specifically for the great ornamental value of its foliage, which is not due to purely aesthetic reasons: this distinctive colour is caused by the dense, fine fuzz covering the leaves, which retains moisture on the plant's surface and reduces transpiration. This mechanism allows the plant to withstand drought conditions more effectively. In addition to being part of the plant's evolutionary intelligence, the tiny hairs of Centaurea cineraria (called trichomes) give the leaves a pleasant velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentaurea cineraria is beautiful both on its own and combined with other border plants. It can be used to create flowerbeds and borders, but it can also be grown in pots to add a unique touch to a terrace. Its colour makes it a natural centrepiece in a white or grey garden, and it is also a most welcome addition to a \u003cstrong\u003emoon garden\u003c\/strong\u003e (that is, a garden designed to reach its full splendour in the evening, by the light of the moon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant takes its name from the mythological figure of the centaur Chiron, an expert in medicinal plants and the tutor of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGROWING AND MAINTAINING CENTAUREA CINERARIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentaurea cineraria is an easy-to-grow plant with low maintenance needs. It grows very quickly and is highly \u003cstrong\u003edrought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it also performs well in particularly poor and stony soils. It can also withstand salt spray and strong winds, making it particularly suitable for gardens near the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also quite resistant to pests and diseases. However, like all grey-leaved plants, Centaurea cineraria is very sensitive to waterlogging. The soil must therefore be well-drained to prevent excessive moisture from allowing fungal diseases to take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, Centaurea cineraria produces small pink-purple flowers. It is advisable to tidy the plant at the end of its flowering by removing faded flower heads. Frequent pruning is not necessary, but vigorous rejuvenation pruning can be carried out approximately every 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFlatPot Ø50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGrey, Evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePink-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eJune, July\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to -10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53790685692230,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/files\/Centaurea_cineraria_flatpot_R50.png?v=1736419523","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/centaurea-cineraria-flatpot","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}