A refined and elegant annual variety, prized for its finely fringed lavender blooms and its sweet vanilla and white chocolate fragrance. Also known as Sweet Sultan, Graciosa brings a delicate, vintage charm to flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The lacy, thistle-like flowers are held atop slender, upright stems reaching 30 to 39 inches tall, making them ideal for fresh arrangements and bouquet work. This variety is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees and butterflies throughout its long blooming season. Blooms June – August. Full sun. Moist, well-drained soil. Image courtesy of Park Seed.
Centaurea imperialis ‘Graciosa’
Description
A refined and elegant annual variety, prized for its finely fringed lavender blooms and its sweet vanilla and white chocolate fragrance. Also known as Sweet Sultan, Graciosa brings a delicate, vintage charm to flower beds, borders, and cutting gardens. The lacy, thistle-like flowers are held atop slender, upright stems reaching 30 to 39 inches tall, making them ideal for fresh arrangements and bouquet work. This variety is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees and butterflies throughout its long blooming season. Blooms June – August. Full sun. Moist, well-drained soil. Image courtesy of Park Seed.
