Centaurea cyanus (Blue Cornflower) | 200 to 2,500 Seeds | £2.99 - £24.99

Fresh seeds of Centaurea cyanus (Blue Cornflower) – with full instructions for germination.

An upright annual, native to temperate Europe, bearing magnificent bright blue flowers from late spring to summer — and providing copious amounts of seeds for future sowing.

The plants have a slender form, composed of slightly-lobed, lanceolate, blue-green foliage, holding the stems of beautiful flowers in rich shades of blue to purple, which are a florist’s favourite for cut flowers and great displays.

Their blue flowers are like a magnet to bees and other pollinators, meaning less travelling for bees between feeding, which can only be considered a good thing! Apart from nectar and pollen-rich flowers, the seeds offer a vital source of food for birds too.

Always a strong contender for any flower border, cottage-style garden, or wildflower meadow.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Centaurea

Species: cyanus

English name: Blue Cornflower

Plant type: Annual

Flower height: Up to 1-3 ft

Flowering time: May to July

Hardiness: -15ºC to -20°C

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (prefers full sun)

Soil: Moist and well-drained

Propagation methods: From seeds

Centaurea cyanus 🌱 Sow seeds 5mm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 20-25°C (68-77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: from 20-80 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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