Sweet Sultan ‘Imperial Bride White’
Centaurea imperialis
Description
The rounded, patterned flower buds on this treasure remind us of turtle shells and are held on thistle-like serrated foliage. As buds open, they reveal feathery flowers, and each petal on these large, ivory blooms is a tube with finely fringed edges. Blooms have a goose down appearance, and morning dew on the petals sparkles like glitter.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual flowers when the petals begin to unfurl. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
Details
Description
The rounded, patterned flower buds on this treasure remind us of turtle shells and are held on thistle-like serrated foliage. As buds open, they reveal feathery flowers, and each petal on these large, ivory blooms is a tube with finely fringed edges. Blooms have a goose down appearance, and morning dew on the petals sparkles like glitter.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest individual flowers when the petals begin to unfurl. Expect a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
Sources
How to Grow
Sources
How to Grow
Seed-Saving Mini Course
Learn how to save seed from zinnia, dahlia, and celosia
In our upcoming free, three-part video series, you’ll learn everything you need to know to save seeds on a home scale, including how plants are pollinated and isolation techniques to ensure varieties come back true, how to tell when plants are ready to pick and how to harvest the seeds, and how to properly dry, clean, and store seeds long term.
