Description

Cornflower ‘Classic Magic’

Centaurea cyanus

All our seed is from the latest harvest and super fresh.

Also known as Bachelor’s Buttons.

I’ve always had a soft spot for the dark plum black cornflowers, so imagine my excitement when I found this collection in shades of black, dark plum with splashes of white!

Cornflowers are perfect for the beginner and stand up well out of water. They bloom over a long period and perfectly compliment other hardy annuals such as Orlaya grandiflora, Sweet Rocket, Ammi Majus and Sweet Peas…

How to grow:
For the best results, sow into individual cells in Autumn. This will give plants time to grow before the heat of Summer pushes them into bloom.

Provide support for nice straight stems and deadhead regularly to promote further blooms to appear.

For more detailed growing instructions join our ‘Grow-A-Long’  and for busy gardeners you can now plan ahead with our Autumn Jump Starter Handbook.

Details:
Variety: Cornflower ‘Classic Magic’ (Centaurea cyanus)
Type: Hardy Annual
Position: Full sun in free draining soil.
Sow: Spring or Autumn
Germination: Up to 30 days
Height: 150cm (height achieved at Swan Cottage from an Autumn Jump Start)
Harvest: May/June – July
Seeds per packet: 200 approx. counted by weight

Cutting /Vase Life:
Cut individual flowers when buds are about half way open. Place flowers straight into ready buckets of water. We rest our stems for a few hours in water, this is called conditioning.