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Product Description
Centaurea Moschata, commonly known as Sweet Sultan, produces striking, fragrant blooms that add color and charm to garden beds, borders, and cottage-style gardens. This heirloom variety is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for home gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant flowers that thrive in sunny locations with minimal care.
Features:
Centaurea Moschata variety
Produces fragrant, vibrant blooms
Drought-tolerant and easy to grow
Ideal for garden beds, borders, and cottage gardens
Adds long-lasting color to sunny garden areas
Specifications:
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Height: 18–24 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
Zones: USDA hardiness zones 3–9
Planting Season: Spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
Indoor Sowing: Sow seeds in small pots with well-draining soil 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into soil and keep moderately moist. Germination typically occurs within 10–14 days.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed. Space plants 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth.
Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly into prepared garden soil after the last frost. Cover lightly and water gently.
Care Tips: Keep soil evenly moist without overwatering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and maintain soil temperature.

Life Cycle
Annual flowering plant
Planting Season
Cool season sowing
Growth Habit
Upright branching plant
Flavor Profile
Sweet musky fragrance
Plant Characteristics
Soft pastel blooms
Use
Drought tolerant gardens
Growing Conditions
Dry sunny locations
Harvest Advantages
Excellent cut flowers
Plant Resistance
Drought heat tolerant
Scientific Name: Centaurea moschata
Seed Names
Centaurea moschata seeds
Seed Type
Heirloom non GMO
Centaurea moschata, commonly known as Sweet Sultan, is a charming heirloom annual prized for its fragrant, thistle-like blooms in soft pink, white, and lavender shades. These GMO-free seeds produce hardy, drought-tolerant plants ideal for home gardens, borders, wildflower beds, and cut-flower arrangements.
Light Requirement
Full sun
Planting Depth
¼ inch deep
Sowing Method
Direct soil sowing
Plant Spacing
10–12 inches
Days to Maturity
70–85 days
Soil Preparation
Well-drained light soil
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3–9
Water Needs
Low moderate watering
Planting Season
Early spring sowing
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 30 sq ft
500
Up to 150 sq ft
1000
Up to 300 sq ft