Buzzy Organic Wild Cornflower Seeds 0.5g

Buzzy Organic Wild Cornflower Seeds

Overview

Buzzy Organic Wild Cornflower Seeds produce the classic sky-blue annual flowers once commonly seen in European cornfields. Easy to grow and richly flowering, this variety is ideal for informal borders, cutting gardens and natural-style planting.

Key Features

• Certified organic flower seed.
• Classic sky-blue wild cornflower blooms.
• Attractive to bees and butterflies.
• Suitable for cutting, borders and naturalising.
• Edible petals can be used as a decorative garnish.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors in rows or broadcast.
• Sow outdoors: Late March to the end of May.
• Sow thinly in finely prepared soil where the plants are to flower.
• Thin crowded seedlings carefully to allow the plants to develop.
• The supplier indicates an ideal germination temperature of approximately 18–22°C.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile garden soil.
• Keep the seedbed lightly moist during germination and establishment.
• Water during prolonged dry periods without waterlogging the soil.
• Cut flowers or deadhead regularly to encourage further blooming.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Flowering Period: June–September.
• Garden Use: Borders, cutting gardens, wildlife areas and natural-style planting.
• Cut Flower: Long-lasting in a vase.
• Edible Flower: Use clean, unsprayed petals sparingly in salads or herb butter.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Centaurea cyanus
• Type: Organic annual
• Colour: Sky blue
• Height: Approximately 30–90 cm
• Pack size: Approximately 0.5 g

Browse organic annual flower seeds from Mallorn Gardening Supplies for borders, cutting gardens and pollinator-friendly planting in Ireland.