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Cornflower Seeds - Description
- Hardy annual flower suitable for direct sowing
- Bright colourful British favourite meadow flower
- Ideal for naturalising in gardens & wild spaces
- Attracts butterflies bees & other pollinators
- Can be sown where it is to flower
- Approx 150 seeds per pack from Mr Fothergills
Cornflower Seeds - Plant Details
- Botanical Name Centaurea Cyanus
- Plant Type Hardy Annual
- Flowering Months Jun to Aug
- Sow Months Mar to May & Aug to Oct
- Height Up To 60cm
- Spread Approximately 20cm
- Sun Requirement Full Sun
- Seed Fill 150 Seeds
Cornflower Seeds - Uses
- Creating wildflower meadows & wildlife gardens
- Adding height & colour to annual borders
- Attracting butterflies bees & pollinating insects
- Naturalising in verges wild areas & poor soils
- Cottage garden & informal planting schemes
Cornflower Seeds - How to Sow
- Sow outdoors directly where plants are to flower
- Prepare finely raked soil & water before sowing
- Sow seeds 0.5cm deep
- Germination usually occurs within 14 to 28 days
- Thin seedlings to 20cm apart
- Water regularly until plants are established
- Make repeat sowings every 2 to 3 weeks for continuous flowering
- Autumn sowings will flower earlier the following year
