Cornflower Double Mixed (Centaurea cyanus): The Cornflower is a traditional, easy to grow flower that produces many colourful heads. These ‘Bachelor’s Buttons’ would create a stunning display in any garden, or cut and placed in a vase in the house. Cornflowers are very effective at attracting beneficial insects to the garden, such as bees and butterflies. Hardy annual.
A traditional easy to grow plant which would create a stunning display in any garden. Excellent cut flowers. Hardy Annual.
Indoor Planting: Sow seeds 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost, be careful not to over-water. Store in a warm place at an approx. temperature of 10-13°c (50-55°f).
Growing On: When the seedlings are strong enough to handle they can be transplanted into bigger pots or trays. Do not overcrowd the plants and keep in a warm, light position. Once all chance of frost has passed the plants can be transplanted direct into your desired location. Harden off first.
Outdoor Planting: Sow seeds 0.5cm deep direct in flowering location, be careful not to over-water. Thin to above spacings. For early-spring flowers sow seeds in August/September. Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering.
