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Polka Dot Mix Cornflower - Centaurea cyanus seeds

Centaurea cyanus Polka Dot Mix
Cornflower, Bachelor's button, Bluebottle, Cyani Flower, Barbeau, Blaver, Blue Bonnet, Happy Skies, Ragged Robin

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I received these seeds 3 days after placing my order, which is really fast, and it seems to me that these seeds are of very good quality.

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The Cornflower Polka Dot Mix, an annual that is suitable for dry areas, hardy in a variety of colours.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Sowing method
Sowing under cover
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Sowing period February to April
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Description

The Centaurea cyanus, native to Europe, is very hardy and grows up to 45 cm (17.7 in) tall. This summer flower is perfect for borders, flower beds, or even floral arrangements. It withstands drought well and can be exposed to full sun or partial shade. The Cornflower Polka Dot can be sown from March to May and will bloom from June to September, or it can be sown in August to September and will flower in June and July the following year.

The Cornflower Polka Dot is an annual plant. It consists of flowers measuring 2 to 4 cm (0.8 - 1.6 in) in diameter. It is a mix of blue, pink, or lilac colors and shades. Its leaves are 10 to 20 cm (3.9 - 7.9 in) long and are lanceolate, entire, and woolly on the underside. Its stems are long and thread-like.

The 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 symbolizes the armistice of November 11, 1918 in France, as well as the symbolic flower of Estonia. This bushy plant 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 40 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Centaurea

Species

cyanus

Cultivar

Polka Dot Mix

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Cornflower, Bachelor's button, Bluebottle, Cyani Flower, Barbeau, Blaver, Blue Bonnet, Happy Skies, Ragged Robin

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Centaurea cyanus is placed in the sun or partial shade but sheltered from the wind. It requires well-drained soil and 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 provide support as it reaches a height of 38 to 45 cm (15 - 17.7 in).

Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Sowing method Sowing under cover

Intended location

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