A really eye-catching cornflower. These beauties will give you gorgeous, deep pink flowers, but still retain the classic informal, meadow look of the cornflower.
Easy to grow, loved by pollinators, lasts well in a vase, and keeps on flowering for weeks and weeks. keep on cutting to produce more blooms….the perfect cottage garden flower. They also make excellent cut flowers, lasting for 5-7 days in a vase.
Loved by bees and flower lovers alike.
Seed Quantity 400 Seeds
Type Annual
Genus Centaurea cyanus
Sow Seeds Sow in September for larger, stronger plants and/or in late April. Can be sown in modules to transplant later or direct into the soil. Pre-water the soil before sowing. Sow thinly and cover only very lightly. Do not let the soil dry out. Grow in poor, well-drained soil and in full sun and it is advisable to grow through some netting as they are prone to flopping over in high winds without support.
Plant Out July- October. Keep cutting and deadheading to encourage more blooms
Flowers June-September
Height & Spread 60-90cm high x 30cm spread
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
I have ordered many seeds from this website, the delivery is reasonable and so are the seeds. I get fantastic germination and am no expert. I have tried other seed companies and nothing compares. This is a very safe bet and one that you won’t regret.
Completely a beginner but they have germinated after a couple of days and seedlings seem to be coming along nicely, very healthy and happy little plants … seeds came in addition to sow a long package and all beautifully presented … will be a repeat customer