Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Archive - they also look great

- they also look great in a vase dried

Fanal previously known as "The Beacon" has various shades of Crimson and as it ages

Once flowering has finished the plant has died back the stems should be cut to the ground

Flowering in late summer these lovely white flowers almost look a bit like an Antirrhinum or SnapDragon

Achilleas make a fantastic addition to the cottage garden

Centaurea macrocephala | Giant Knapweed Archive - they also look greatCentaurea 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