Centaurea Imperialis White Bride Seeds - Sweet Sultan
C. imperialis
Sweet Sultan, Cornflower
Cold Hardy Annual
Cut Flower
| Harvesting | Harvest when Mature, Good for Cutting, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Grows Well in Containers |
| Additional Characteristics | Cold Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Easy to Grow, Early Harvest |
| Flowering Month | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Garden Style | Angel Garden - White Flowers, Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Heirloom & Heritage, Romantic, Victorian |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 85 Days |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant Height | 31 - 40 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Heat Tolerant, Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Fragrant, Sustains Beneficial Insects, Attracts Friendly Pollinators, Patio Container Friendly, Ornamental, Landscape |
| Shape | Disk, Textural |
Centaurea Imperialis White Bride is also known as Imperial Series or more commonly, Sweet Sultan. These beautiful Centaureas are delightfully rich in texture and add interest to any garden. Blooms themselves are 2" to 3" inches across and are best described as fringed, fluffy flowers. Almost thistle-looking, they protrude from a basket weave stem bottom that is also visually captivating. And to add to their depth of character, these blooms fill the air with a sweet honey scent all their own. Strong, straight stems make this variety a cut flower growers’ favorite!
Known to be grown in the Americas since the late 1700's when scented flowers were highly desirable, this is truly an old fashioned garden charmer. Considered a hardy annual, plants grow to 30" inches and like full sun. White Bride is shimmery pure white. Packet: 100 seeds.
Centaurea Imperialis White Bride is also known as Imperial Series or more commonly, Sweet Sultan. These beautiful Centaureas are delightfully rich in texture and add interest to any garden. Blooms themselves are 2" to 3" inches across and are best described as fringed, fluffy flowers. Almost thistle-looking, they protrude from a basket weave stem bottom that is also visually captivating. And to add to their depth of character, these blooms fill the air with a sweet honey scent all their own. Strong, straight stems make this variety a cut flower growers’ favorite!
Known to be grown in the Americas since the late 1700's when scented flowers were highly desirable, this is truly an old fashioned garden charmer. Considered a hardy annual, plants grow to 30" inches and like full sun. White Bride is shimmery pure white. Packet: 100 seeds.
