Cornflower- White Ball

Cornflower- White Ball

Centaurea cyanus

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• Annual 90cm

• White 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 double white flowers. Good for cottage gardens, wildflower gardens, beds and borders. Easy to grow. Makes an excellent cut flower or dried flower. Has a history of medicinal uses. Can be grown in containers. Drought and frost tolerant, will grown in poor soil conditions. Also known as Bachelors Button. 

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	5mm
When:	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 to Maturity/Flowering:	70 days

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

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