Centaurea Black Sprite
density
15-30 cm
Flowering Height
up to 45 cm
Flowering Time
Late Spring to Late Summer
Fragrant
Yes
Naturalizing
Yes
Origin
Holland
Plant Type
Bare Roots
Planting Depth
10 cm
Planting Time
Spring
Shipping Time
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun/Partial Shade

Centaurea Black Sprite

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 We start shipping our summer flowering bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.

Bees: Loved by pollinators
Fragrant
Naturalising: Bulbs multiply each year

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Total
€9,90

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Description

Centaurea ‘Black Sprite’ is a striking clump forming perennial. This captivating plant produces slender stems carrying buds enveloped in overlapping bracts. These buds unfurl into large dark purple flowers with reddish undertones. Their fine outer florets encircle a cluster of near black flowers at the centre. This eye catching visual effect is guaranteed to draw admiration, making the Black Sprite a truly exceptional addition to any garden space.

Learn how to grow Centaurea

  • Great for front of borders
  • Also known as Cornflower or Bachelor's Button
  • Plant in Full Sun / Partial Shade
  • Loved by pollinators
  • Excellent cut flower
  • Height: up to 45cm

                Planting information

                - Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.

                - Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.

                - Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.

                - Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.

                Shipping rates

                View our shipping rates per EU country here.

                Shipping schedule

                We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.

                Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.

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                For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Autumn-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.

                Centaurea Black Sprite
                density
                15-30 cm
                Flowering Height
                up to 45 cm
                Flowering Time
                Late Spring to Late Summer
                Fragrant
                Yes
                Naturalizing
                Yes
                Origin
                Holland
                Plant Type
                Bare Roots
                Planting Depth
                10 cm
                Planting Time
                Spring
                Shipping Time
                Spring
                Sunlight
                Full Sun/Partial Shade

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