CORNFLOWER - Bachelors Buttons

OP Open Pollinated

(500 seeds)

$3.95

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A wildflower favourite that thrives on neglect.

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Genuine cornflower-blue is an intense and striking shade, but this mixture also includes shades of pink violet and white. Create a natural flower meadow effect Read More

Genuine cornflower-blue is an intense and striking shade, but this mixture also includes shades of pink violet and white. Create a natural flower meadow effect with these easy-growing annuals or combine them with other gorgeous heritage varieties. Easy but gorgeous, this heritage variety is great for beginners.

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Quantity

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Days to Flower

90-120 days

Days to Flower

90-120 days

Plant Spacing

15-20cm

Plant Spacing

15-20cm

Plant Height

75cm

Plant Height

75cm

Flower Colour

Mixed

Flower Colour

Mixed

Product Details

Common Name: CORNFLOWER - Bachelors Buttons

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 500

Days to Flower: 90-120 days

Watering: Medium

Flower Colour: Mixed

Plant Spacing: 15-20cm

Additional Features: Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Quality Cut Flowers, Beds, Bloom First Year, Borders, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Heirloom, Ornamental, Wildflowers

Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus

Germination Time: 7-25 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 75cm

Sow Depth: 3mm

Best Months to Plant – Cornflower
Climate Zone	Jan	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain				✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate				✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Cornflower
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Cornflower
Method	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Cornflower
Method	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Cornflower
Method	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Cornflower
Method	Jan	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Sow your seeds directly where they are to grow after preparing soil with compost. Scatter seeds thinly, and cover to about 3mm. Keep moist until germination.

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How to Sow

Sow your seeds directly where they are to grow after preparing soil with compost. Scatter seeds thinly, and cover to about 3mm. Keep moist until germination.

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See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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