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Kind
Cornflower
Scientific name
Centaurea cyanus
Item number
720
Brand
123seeds Topselect
Amount of seeds
750
  • The flowers of these plants are easy accessible for insects

In stock

€3.10
Product Description

The cornflower needs little introduction. Everyone is familiar with these beautiful blue flowers that bloom so beautifully on roadsides, meadows and cornfields. But nowadays, cornflowers also come in many other beautiful colours, such as dark brown, red, pink, white, etc. Cornflower Polka Dot Mix is a double-flowered cornflower variety with beautiful, striking flowers in different colours. They all have stems with thin, long light green leaves. This mixture consists of flowers in the colours: pink, purple, dark brown, white and red. Cornflower is a member of the Compositae family (Asteraceae), as are yarrow, yellow chamomile, greater burdock, wormwood, aster, daisy, marigold, dandelion, thistle, endive, globe thistle, goose flower, sunflower, curry plant, ragwort, lettuce, salsify, African marigold, common chamomile and bear's ear. Cornflower is also known as Bachelor's Button, Boutonniere Flower, Hurtsickle, Bluebottle and Cyani.

This plant thrives in well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and requires little care. In short, there is a suitable spot for this beautiful plant in your garden. People who don't have a garden can also enjoy this plant, as it can easily be grown in flower pots and containers on balconies. Cornflower flowers can be added to salads, ice cream and desserts as an edible and colourful decoration. Cornflower Polka Dot Mix is also a beautiful and long-lasting cut flower. Cornflower Polka Dot Mix flowers can also be dried. Remove dead flowers regularly. Cornflower blooms from June to September. Very attractive to bees and butterflies. Non hardy annual. Height: 38 - 45 cm.
    

 

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