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Centaurea americana 'Aloha Blanca' is a spectacular and eye-catching cut flower with large, bright white flower heads and an elegant, open structure. This variety offers a modern interpretation of the classic cornflower, but with significantly larger blooms and a vigorous, elongated growth habit. Combining refinement and robustness, it's suitable for both professional cut flower growers and creative florists seeking something special.
The pure white color and the soft, slender petals create a fresh, airy look that is perfect for field bouquets, bridal work and natural arrangements.
Aloha Blanca is known for its extra-large flower heads of 7–10 cm, much larger than those of traditional Centaurea varieties. The flower consists of numerous delicate ray florets that together form a graceful, radiant rosette.
The colour is bright white with sometimes a subtle cream accent in the heart, which provides:
a fresh, clean look
a stylish contrast in colorful bouquets
a calm base for bridal work and botanical designs
a light and modern accent in field creations
Its size makes Aloha Blanca a real eye-catcher, without losing the natural charm that suits wild and field-like floral styles.
Centaurea americana 'Aloha Blanca' forms strong stems of 70–120 cm, depending on the location and cultivation method. This length makes the flower ideal for professional cut flower cultivation. The stems are strong yet flexible, making them well-suited for handling, transport, and use in floral arrangements.
The plant habit is also efficient: Aloha Blanca forms broad, branched plants that produce multiple flower stems. This makes the variety profitable for both larger growers and small-scale florist nurseries.
Aloha Blanca surprises with a good vase life of 7–10 days, especially when cut in the semi-open stage. The petals remain fresh for a long time, while the center remains beautifully intact.
The variety is particularly popular in:
bridal bouquets and ceremony arrangements
field and prairie bouquets
romantic, light floral creations
botanical styling for hotels and events
natural and modern pick-your-own bouquets
The flower provides volume, structure and an airy white accent that goes with almost anything.
Besides being used fresh, Centaurea americana Aloha Blanca also makes a beautiful dried flower. When the flowers are harvested just open and dried lightly, they retain their shape and soft, creamy-white appearance. This makes them popular for use in:
sustainable dried bouquets
natural wall decorations
rustic, botanical interiors
modern dried flower design
The light color palette makes dried Aloha Blanca easy to combine with other natural shades.
Aloha Blanca is a sun-loving variety that prefers warmth and an open position.
Sow: February–April under glass or directly outside from April.
Plant out: after the last frost.
Location: full sun; the more light, the stronger the stems.
Soil: well-drained, light and nutritious.
Water: Water regularly but moderately; tolerates dryness better than wet feet.
Feeding: Light fertilization encourages longer stems and larger flowers.
Support: optional for very long stems or windy spots.
Harvest: when the flower is about 1/3 open.
Once established, the plant is remarkably robust and heat tolerant, making it a reliable summer-flowering cut flower.
Extra large, bright white flowers
Long, sturdy cutting stems (70–120 cm)
Good vase life
Ideal for field, bridal and cut bouquets
Suitable as a fresh and dried flower
Easy to grow and heat resistant
Unique, modern variety within the Centaurea range
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