Details
- Deer Resistant
- Yes
- Density
- 12-14 inches
- Flowering Height
- up to 20 inches
- Flowering Time
- Late Spring - Early Summer
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Naturalizing
- Yes
- Origin
- Holland
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Shipping Time
- Spring
- Sunlight
- Full Sun / Partial Shade
- USDA Zones
- Hardy 3-9
Centaurea Black Sprite
Top Sized Bulbs, Tubers and Roots!
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring.
We begin shipping in spring to the warmest hardiness zones working our way to the cooler areas by mid-spring.
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Description
Centaurea 'Black Sprite' captures attention as a fascinating clump-forming perennial. Delicate slender stems bear buds enveloped in overlapping bracts. These buds gracefully unfurl to reveal large dark purple flowers with reddish undertones. A cluster of near black flowers at the center, encircled by fine outer florets, creates a captivating visual effect bound to draw admiration. Truly exceptional, the Black Sprite complements 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 20 inches
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
All orders over $100 -FREE SHIPPING
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring.
We begin shipping in spring to the warmest hardiness zones working our way to the cooler areas by mid-spring.
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 fall and bloom in spring.
Guarantee
For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Fall-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.
Details
- Deer Resistant
- Yes
- Density
- 12-14 inches
- Flowering Height
- up to 20 inches
- Flowering Time
- Late Spring - Early Summer
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Naturalizing
- Yes
- Origin
- Holland
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Shipping Time
- Spring
- Sunlight
- Full Sun / Partial Shade
- USDA Zones
- Hardy 3-9
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