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Centaurea (Cornflower) moschata Dairy Maid
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Centaurea (Cornflower) moschata Dairy Maid
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Spring to early Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Scented
- Ideal for: Border, Children, Cut Flower
Description
Beautiful, large, sweet scented flowers of a gorgeous golden yellow, a new and exciting colour which we have not been able to offer on its own before. Perfect for cutting and a very easy and lovely plant for bedding or border.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring or late summer/early autumn for overwintering. |
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Best sown where they are to flower. Sow in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
Growing Instructions
Thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. They prefer a sunny, sheltered spot in light, well drained soil.