Centaurea (Cornflower) cyanus Frosted Queen

Centaurea (Cornflower) cyanus Frosted Queen

1 packet (200 seeds) @ $2.65

Catalog Code: 6157

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Centaurea (Cornflower) cyanus Frosted Queen

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers: Spring to early Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 12 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Cut Flower, Patio, Tubs

Description

A delightful change to the common Cornflower. Flowers glisten in sunshine, for each of the tiny petals of the very double, powder-puff blooms is tipped with white. Ideal for beds, borders and cut flowers.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing depth:6mm (žin) deep in drills 45cm (18in) apart.

Sow thinly in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. For spring/summer flowering pot plants sow in a cool greenhouse or conservatory in late summer/early autumn.

Growing Instructions

Thin out seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. Grow cool in full light and water sparingly. Plant out in spring after all risk of frost.