Centaurea pulchra ‘Major'
A tall, airy centaurea with finely divided, grey-green foliage and soft pink, thistle-like flowers held on slender stems in early summer. ‘Major’ brings a light, open quality to borders, sitting comfortably among grasses and other perennials. Best grown in full sun with good drainage, where its relaxed habit reads as intentional rather than loose.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average
Soil: well-drained garden soils
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 120
Spread (cm): 60
Habit: open clump
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–July
Seasonal interest: early summer flowering; light seedhead structure
Foliage: grey-green
Flower: pink
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: perennial borders; naturalistic plantings; meadow-style borders
Features: Centaurea
Notes: a taller, more open selection of Centaurea pulchra with finely cut foliage and softly coloured flowers; valued for its light structure rather than density; stems may benefit from support in richer soils