Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus 'Mauve Ball'

The annual cornflower ' Ball Mauve ' Blooms in a beautiful shade of purple that looks great not only in early summer bouquets. Cornflowers are a must-have in perennial borders or flower strips, lending the garden an idyllic character. The decorative bloom is edible and also looks special in salads or soups.

Details :
Sowing outdoors: From March to June
Germination time: 7-14 days at 15°C
Sowing depth: 0.5 cm

Height: 40-60 cm
Planting distance: 30 cm
Flower size: 3 cm
Flowering time: June to September

Soil: Well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Fertilization: Not necessary
Location: Sun/partial shade
Water consumption: Low

Growing tips :
The cornflower is a very undemanding, easy-care plant. It is best sown directly in the garden from March to July. If staggered, it can bloom until late autumn and provide food for insects. Dead flowers should be removed regularly. This extends the flowering period by several weeks. Sowing in autumn before the first frost is also possible, as the cornflower is one of the so-called cool flowers, which require a cold stimulus for germination.


Use :
cut flower
dried flower
Insect-friendly
Cool Flowers
Container planting possible

Bag contents :
approx. 200 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.