Description
The Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) is a classic annual wildflower known for its vivid blue blooms and delicate, upright form. Perfect for home gardens, borders, and cottage-style landscapes, this variety brings cheerful color and an old-fashioned charm to any outdoor space. Cornflowers are drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, and easy to cultivate, making them an excellent choice for beginner gardeners.
Features:
- Produces bright, daisy-like blooms in shades of blue, pink, and white
- Ideal for home gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Easy-to-grow and low-maintenance
- Long blooming season from spring through summer
- Perfect for fresh-cut or dried floral arrangements
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Centaurea cyanus
- Common Name: Cornflower Seeds
- Plant Type: Annual Flowering Plant
- Plant Height: 1236 inches (3090 cm)
- Plant Spread: 812 inches (2030 cm)
- Flower Colors: Blue, pink, white, or mixed
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained garden soil
- Watering: Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Germination Time: 714 days
- Blooming Season: Late Spring through Summer
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 211
- Sowing Method: Direct sow into garden soil after frost or start indoors
- Planting Depth: inch (0.6 cm)
- Spacing: 812 inches (2030 cm) apart
- Season: Best planted in Spring or Fall
Planting Guide:
- Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
- Sow seeds directly into the soil after the last frost, lightly covering them.
- Keep soil slightly moist until germination occurs.
- Thin seedlings to allow space for healthy growth.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
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