Centaurea 'Amethyst in Snow'
"Bachelor's button"
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Description
A striking twist on a cottage garden favourite, Centaurea 'Amethyst in Snow', also known as bachelor's button or perennial cornflower, is anything but ordinary. Its unique two-tone flowers feature a deep amethyst-purple centre surrounded by a delicate halo of crisp white petals, making it a real head-turner in any border. Blooming from late spring into summer, Centaurea 'Amethyst in Snow' provides a long-lasting display that not only brightens the garden but also attracts bees and butterflies in droves. The grey-green foliage forms a neat, clump-forming base, adding texture and interest even when the blooms take a break.
Drought-tolerant and easy to grow, Centaurea 'Amethyst in Snow' thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for low-maintenance borders, wildlife gardens, or even rockeries. Its flowers make wonderful cut specimens, adding a touch of wild charm to indoor arrangements. Once the blooms fade, the seed heads bring a rustic appeal, ensuring this perennial earns its place in the garden year-round. Undemanding yet highly rewarding, Centaurea 'Amethyst in Snow' is a true gem for gardeners who love a plant with both character and resilience. Also known botanically as Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow', it’s a plant that brings both contrast and charm to any planting scheme.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Centaurea montana 'Amethyst in Snow'
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Flower colour
White, purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Ground cover
Cottage gardens
Exotic gardens -
Soil acidity
Acid, any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Toxic if eaten
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Centaurea 'Amethyst in Snow' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Bachelor's button" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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