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Adaptée aux conditions climatiques du Québec avec les variétés appropriées, elle constitue un excellent choix pour les jardiniers souhaitant profiter d’une floraison durable et attirer les abeilles ainsi que les papillons. Découvrez notre sélection de centaurées de qualité et trouvez la variété idéale pour enrichir vos plantations. 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