- Annual 90cm
- Pink double flowers
- Excellent cut or dried flower
Description
'Cornflower- Pink Ball' seeds
Centaurea cyanus
- Annual 90cm
- Pink double flowers
- Excellent cut or dried flower
Annual growing between 40-90cm tall. Plants have an upright habit with long grey/green leaves and produce tall pink flowers. Good for cottage gardens, wildflower gardens, beds and borders. Very easy to grow. Makes an excellent cut flower or dried flower; colour doesn't fade. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Has a history of medicinal uses and petals are often used to add colour to salads or dried in tea blends. Can be grown in containers. Drought and frost tolerant, will grown in poor soil conditions. Also known as "Bachelors Button".
Container growing
Borders
Beds
Drought tolerant
Ornamental use
Attracts beneficial insects
Cut flowers
Pink/Rose Flowers
Seeds per gram: 220
Product code: F5-20
Best Months to Sow
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Autumn, early winter and spring |
| Germination | 7-14 days @ 15-18 °C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 20cm |
| Plant Height | 90cm |
| Position | Full sun, well drained moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 70 days |
*Notes: Deadhead to prolong flowering. Plants may need some support.
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How To Grow
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| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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