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Annual
Centaurea cyanus
Centaurea are also known as Bachelor's Buttons. Familiar, charming, brightly-coloured pompoms on fuzzy grey stems, are well loved by humans and hover flies. Blue Boy is at home in borders, with herbs, or in the kitchen garden, brightening our spirits. Direct seed, making multiple sowings April to June to extend bloom. May be planted in October on the Coast. Tradiitional vivid blue blossoms, tall growing for masses of cut flowers. Plant height 90cm (3ft).
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