Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Cut flower garden the name “chrysanthemum” comes from

the name “chrysanthemum” comes from the Greek words for gold (chrysos) and flower (anthos) and is often affectionately shortened to “mum

We have popped him in amongst our native groundcover Elatostema rugosum and near a feature pot that we have in the native area of our gardens and he gets a lot of comments and has become a firm favourite

Astrantia Rubra is held in high regard by florists for its beautiful umbels of starry plummy coloured flowers

Foliage is excellent to use in floral work

Pulmonaria is an underused perennial that is especially attractive when planted among hostas and ferns

Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Cut flower garden the name “chrysanthemum” comes fromCentaurea macrocephala is magnificent perennial that is actually a member of the thistle family. It has beautiful bright yellow shaggy flowers that are held on tall stems that will make a strong vertical statement positioned towards the back of your border. Beneficial insects, bees, and birds all love this flower. This is also definitely for the Flower Farmer out there, as freshly cut blooms will last up to 5 days. Cut the flowers early in the morning