FLOWER-CORNFLOWER BOY BLUE
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Centaurea cyanus
FLOWER-CORNFLOWER BOY BLUE is a large-flowered cornflower in classic bright blue. This is one of the prettiest wildflowers, & is used to populate entire fields with it's an incredible color. A favorite annual, Blue Cornflower adds true blue blooms to the summer garden. Also known as Bachelor Button, silver foliage offsets its blue blooms tremendously and attracts birds with its seed. Blue Cornflower is extremely easy to grow and is gorgeous planted on its own or paired with other colors of Cornflower.
Cover seeds lightly & pat down, keep moist but not wet. Sow direct early spring or autumn.
SKU: FLC-BB
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| Plant Height | 30 - 90cm (1⅛" - 2'11") |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Soil Type | Well-drained soil of moderate fertility |
| Soil pH | 6 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 10 - 20°C (50 - 68°F) |
| Seed Preparation | No special preparation required |
| Sowing Depth | 1mm (⅛") |
| Plant Spacing | 15 - 30cm (⅝" - 1⅛") |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6") |
| Watering | Regular watering |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | Cut as desired for floral arrangements |
| Good Companion Plants | Blanket flower (Gaillardia spp.), Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum spp.), Lavender (Lavandula spp.), Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Yarrow (Achillea spp.), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Marigold (Tagetes spp.) |
| Bad Companion Plants | Plants from the Brassica family (e.g., broccoli, cabbage), Legumes (e.g., beans, peas), Nightshades (e.g., tomatoes, peppers) |
| Pests | Aphids, Thrips |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Rust, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Leaf spot |
| Not shipped to Tasmania | true |
| Seeds per pack | 120 |
| Min temperature (C) | 15 |
| Max temperature (C) | 25 |
FLOWER-CORNFLOWER BOY BLUE
$3.50
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