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Type of flower

Crazygardner_1Crazygardner_1 Posts: 10
in Problem solving
Hi All,
Wonder if I can get help to identify this flower?
It grew this summer from a mixed flower seed packet I got 
Looks lovely but not sure what of the name 
Need help please 

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  • Papi JoPapi Jo Posts: 4,254
    Catananche?
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    Looks like a (semi double?) form of Centaurea (cornflower/knapweed) but not sure which as there are a lot of varieties and they are quite variable.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Possibly  Sweet sultan.aka  Amberboa moschata.  It would be easier to identify with a side view showing leaves if possible.
  • Crazygardner_1Crazygardner_1 Posts: 10
    Thanks to all 
    looks like Centanurea simplicicollis 
  • Crazygardner_1Crazygardner_1 Posts: 10
    Thanks Bob the Gardner 
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    I'm thinking fidgetbones may be closer now! :)

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Amberboa used to be in Centaurea. The bud is scaly in the same way as most cornflowers.    Chiltern seeds have the white one on its own (The Bride ). I think I may add some to my list for cut flowers this year.  Sarah Raven has a packet of mixed colours listed.
  • Crazygardner_1Crazygardner_1 Posts: 10
    Thanks a lot 
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