Cornflower- Red Ball
- Annual 80cm
- Red/dark pink flowers
- An excellent cut or dried flower
Description
'Cornflower- Red Ball' seeds
Centaurea cyanus
- 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.
Seeds per gram: 220
Product code: G1-03
| Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Autumn, early winter and spring |
| Germination | 7-14 days @ 15-18 °C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 80cm |
| Position | Full sun, well drained moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 70 days |
*Notes: Susceptible to mildew. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Plants may need some support.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 2-4 business days plus delivery time
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates. The delivery timeframes below are estimates only.
| Whats in the order? | Shipping Options | Shipping Cost | Shipping Details |
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| Small seed packets ONLY | Economy Delivery | $2.50 or FREE on orders over $20 (WA customers: $5 economy delivery*) |
Orders sent via letter | Delivery 2-6 business days No tracking | Guaranteed delivery** by 20 business days |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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| Order includes BULK seed or other non-seed products |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $6.99 | Order sent via Australia Post- Parcel Post | 1-6 business days WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
| Express Delivery | Starting from $15.00 (calculated by weight) |
Order sent via Australia Post- Express | 1+ business day WITH TRACKING | Guaranteed delivery** |
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*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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