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Centaurea cyanus Frosty Mix - Cornflower seeds

Centaurea cyanus Frosty Mix
Cornflower, Bachelor's button, Bluebottle, Blue bonnets, Hurtsickle, Cornbottle

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Cornflower Frosty Mix, a tall and sturdy annual flower in a range of colours, perfect for dry locations.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
75 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Annual
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Sowing period February to April
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

The Cornflower Frosty Mix is an annual plant. It consists of flowers measuring 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. It's a mix of blue, blue-violet, pink, purple, or white colours and each petal is edged with white or pink. Its leaves measure 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8in) long and are lanceolate, entire, and woolly on the underside. Its stems are long and thread-like.

Centaurea cyanus, native to Europe, is very hardy and can reach a height of up to 75 cm (30in). This summer flower is perfect for flower beds, borders, or even floral arrangements. It withstands drought very well and can be exposed to full sun or partial shade. The Cornflower Frosty Mix can be sown in March-May and will flower from June to September, or it can be sown in August-September and its flowering will occur in the following June and July.

Centaurea cyanus is also known as the cornflower. Its name comes from the fact that in the past, it often grew as a weed in cultivated fields. It is the flower that symbolises the armistice of November 11, 1918 and it is also the symbolic flower of Estonia. It pairs well with poppies and daisies, as well as roses. Additionally, it is attractive to butterflies and bees.

 

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 75 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Centaurea

Species

cyanus

Cultivar

Frosty Mix

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Cornflower, Bachelor's button, Bluebottle, Blue bonnets, Hurtsickle, Cornbottle

Product reference27011

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Planting and care

Centaurea cyanus should be placed in the sun or partial shade but sheltered from the wind. It needs well-drained soil which is rich in nutrients. It tolerates drought very well, just water it in case of persistent drought. It is sown from March to May for flowering from June to September or it can be sown in August to September for flowering in June to July the following year. It is advisable to stake it as it can grow up to 75 cm (30in) in height. The cornflower can be affected by powdery mildew.

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Sowing period

Sowing period February to April

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil
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