Flowers
Centaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mixed'
Cornflower
A uniform variety of dwarf cornflower, with a compact growth habit, making this mixture ideal for the front of a border, or suitable for growing in pots. A fun mixture of shades creates a colourful display. Cornflowers are beneficial annuals and are adored by bees.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 45cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow where they are to flower Mar-May, in finely raked soil, 3mm deep in drills 30cm apart. Thin seedlings out to 15cm. Alternatively, sow under glass Aug-Oct into moist seed compost and cover with a thin layer of soil, then overwinter for stronger plants and an earlier show of flowers the following year.
Aftercare
Cornflowers do not need to be fertilised and like to be crowded. Regularly deadhead or cut flowers for the vase to encourage further blooms.
Gallery
Ref. SEC037