Cornflower- Red Ball

Cornflower- Red Ball

Centaurea cyanus

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• Annual 80cm

• Red/dark pink flowers

• An excellent cut or dried flower

Annual growing to 80cm. Plants have an upright habit with long grey/green leaves and produce tall red to dark pink double flowers. Good for cottage gardens, wildflower gardens, garden beds and garden borders. Makes an excellent cut or dried flower. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Has a history of medicinal use. Is sometimes used as a companion plant. Also known Basket Flower and Bachelors Button. Can be grown in containers. Drought tolerant.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	5mm
When:	Autumn, early winter and spring
Position:	Full sun, well drained moist soil
Plant Spacing:	30cm
Hardiness:	Hardy Annual
Plant Height:	80cm
Days to Maturity/flowering:	70 days

*Notes: Susceptible to mildew. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Plants may need some support.

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