centaurea - white ball

Centaurea ‘White Ball’ produces striking, snow-white blooms with a soft, thistle-like texture that stand out beautifully in borders and cutting gardens. Each rounded flower head sits atop sturdy, branching stems, offering a clean, elegant look from early to mid-summer. This reliable variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting bees and butterflies while remaining drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Excellent for fresh arrangements and superb for adding bright contrast to mixed plantings, ‘White Ball’ is a classic garden favorite. Packet includes approximately 40-50 seeds.

Centaurea ‘White Ball’
Centaurea cyanus (Bachelor’s Button)

Sun:
• Full sun

Height:
• 24–30 inches | 60–75 cm

Spread:
• 10–12 inches | 25–30 cm

Life Cycle:
• Annual

Sowing Method:
• Direct sow outdoors after frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks early

Difficulty:
• Easy | Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

Uses:
• Cut flowers, borders, meadows, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens

Growing Zones:
• 2–11 (grown as an annual)